Is CVE-2018-4018 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-4018 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-4018 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-4018 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-4018?

CVE-2018-4018 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2018-4018

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: May 13, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An exploitable firmware update vulnerability exists in the NT9665X Chipset firmware, running on Anker Roav A1 Dashcam version RoavA1SWV1.9. The HTTP server allows for arbitrary firmware binaries to be uploaded which will be flashed upon next reboot. An attacker can send an HTTP PUT request or upgrade firmware request to trigger this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-4018 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 9.8.