HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2018-18071
HIGH

CVE-2018-18071

CWE-319Published: October 9, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was discovered in the Daimler Mercedes-Benz Me app 2.11.0-846 for iOS. The encrypted Connected Vehicle API data exchange between the app and a server might be intercepted. The app can be used to operate the Remote Parking Pilot, unlock the vehicle, or obtain sensitive information such as latitude, longitude, and direction of travel.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-18071 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), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

mercedes-benz1 product(s)
mercedes me
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

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

ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?id.125081
ADVISORYhttps://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180405
ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?id.125081
ADVISORYhttps://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180405

All References (4)

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https://vuldb.com/?id.125081Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180405Exploit · Technical Description · Third Party Advisory
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https://vuldb.com/?id.125081Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180405Exploit · Technical Description · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2018-18071
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-319
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 9, 2018

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2018-18071 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.
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