Is CVE-2018-10608 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2018-10608, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2018-10608 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-10608 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-10608?

CVE-2018-10608 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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CVE-2018-10608

CWE-400Published: July 24, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

SEL AcSELerator Architect version 2.2.24.0 and prior can be exploited when the AcSELerator Architect FTP client connects to a malicious FTP server, which may cause denial of service via 100% CPU utilization. Restart of the application is required.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-10608 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2018-10608. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.