PatchTheCVECVE-2018-7473: Open redirect vulnerability in the SO Connect SO WIFI hotspot web interface, prior to version 140, allows remo
CVE-2018-7473 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting sowifi hotspot firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Open redirect vulnerability in the SO Connect SO WIFI hotspot web interface, prior to version 140, allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.1 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.9% (top 40%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-601 |
| Published | 2018-03-07 |
| 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-2018-7473?
sowifi hotspot firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-7473 being exploited?
CVE-2018-7473 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-2018-7473 affect?
CVE-2018-7473 affects sowifi hotspot firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Open redirect vulnerability in the SO Connect SO WIFI hotspot web interface, prior to version 140, allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL.
How urgent is CVE-2018-7473?
Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.