Is CVE-2018-19016 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-19016 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-19016 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-19016 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-19016?

CVE-2018-19016 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2018-19016

CWE-20Published: March 27, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Rockwell Automation EtherNet/IP Web Server Modules 1756-EWEB (includes 1756-EWEBK) Version 5.001 and earlier, and CompactLogix 1768-EWEB Version 2.005 and earlier. A remote attacker could send a crafted UDP packet to the SNMP service causing a denial-of-service condition to occur until the affected product is restarted.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-19016 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.