Is CVE-2018-2611 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-2611 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-2611 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-2611 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-2611?

CVE-2018-2611 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2018-2611

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: January 18, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Vulnerability in the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite (subcomponent: Core Services). The supported version that is affected is Prior to 8.7.13. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK). While the vulnerability is in Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK), attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK). CVSS 3.0 Base Score 10.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-2611 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), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 10.0.

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.