Is CVE-2018-10561 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2018-10561 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2018-10561 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2018-10561 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-10561?

CVE-2018-10561 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2018-10561

Published: March 31, 2022

EPSS:93.31%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.8th

Official Description

Dasan GPON Routers contain an authentication bypass vulnerability. When combined with CVE-2018-10562, exploitation can allow an attacker to perform remote code execution.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Dasan GPON Routers Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Dasan GPON Routers contain an authentication bypass vulnerability. When combined with CVE-2018-10562, exploitation can allow an attacker to perform remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 2022-03-31Federal patch deadline: 2022-04-21

Required Action (CISA)

The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

Risk Analysis

Dasan GPON Routers contain an authentication bypass vulnerability that, when chained with CVE-2018-10562, can lead to remote code execution. This high-severity flaw, with an EPSS score of 0.93311 and inclusion in CISA's KEV, indicates a critical and actively exploited threat.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild, often in conjunction with CVE-2018-10562 to achieve remote code execution. The remote nature of the authentication bypass makes it a readily accessible target.

Recommended Action

Administrators should apply the latest firmware updates for Dasan GPON Routers. Implement strong access controls and network segmentation to limit exposure.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-10561 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2018-10561 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.