Is CVE-2018-25193 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-25193 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-25193 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-25193 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-25193?

CVE-2018-25193 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2018-25193

CWE-1188Published: March 6, 2026· Updated: Mar 9, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.10%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:27.1th

Official Description

Mongoose Web Server 6.9 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows remote attackers to crash the service by establishing multiple socket connections. Attackers can repeatedly create connections to the default port and send malformed data to exhaust server resources and cause service unavailability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-25193 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.