HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2018-16210
MEDIUM

CVE-2018-16210

CWE-79Published: October 12, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

WAGO 750-88X and WAGO 750-89X Ethernet Controller devices, versions 01.09.18(13) and before, have XSS in the SNMP configuration via the webserv/cplcfg/snmp.ssi SNMP_DESC or SNMP_LOC_SNMP_CONT field.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-16210 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

wago28 product(s)
750-362 firmware750-362750-363 firmware750-363750-823 firmware750-823750-832 firmware750-832750-862 firmware750-862750-891 firmware750-891+16
Source: NVD CPE · 29 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (2)

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45581/Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45581/Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2018-16210
CVSS Score6.1 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-79
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 12, 2018

Related CVEs (CWE-79)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2018-16210 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.