Is CVE-2018-12499 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-12499 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-12499 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-12499 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-12499?

CVE-2018-12499 has a CVSS score of 7.4 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2018-12499

CWE-295Published: July 2, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.4

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Motorola MBP853 firmware does not correctly validate server certificates. This allows for a Man in The Middle (MiTM) attack to take place between a Motorola MBP853 camera and the servers it communicates with. In one such instance, it was identified that the device was downloading what appeared to be a client certificate.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-12499 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 7.4.