PatchTheCVECVE-2018-6908: An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in the Green Electronics RainMachine Mini-8 (2nd Generation) and
CVE-2018-6908 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting mini-8 firmware, touch hd 12 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in the Green Electronics RainMachine Mini-8 (2nd Generation) and Touch HD 12 web application allowing an unauthenticated attacker to perform authenticated actions on the device via a 127.0.0.1:port value in the HTTP 'Host' header, as demonstrated by retrieving credentials.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.6% (top 24%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-287 |
| Published | 2018-11-01 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2018-6908?
mini-8 firmware: upgrade to newer than 4.0.975; touch hd 12 firmware: upgrade to newer than 4.0.974. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-6908 being exploited?
CVE-2018-6908 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2018-6908 affect?
CVE-2018-6908 affects mini-8 firmware, touch hd 12 firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in the Green Electronics RainMachine Mini-8 (2nd Generation) and Touch HD 12 web application allowing an unauthenticated attacker to perform authenticated actions on the device via a 127.0.0.1:p
How urgent is CVE-2018-6908?
Priority 63/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Related CVEs
- CVE-2018-6012 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE The 'Weather Service' feature of the Green Electronics RainMachine Mini-8 (2nd generation) allows an attacker
- CVE-2018-6011 HIGH 8.1 UPGRADE The time-based one-time-password (TOTP) function in the application logic of the Green Electronics RainMachine