MEDIUM
CVE-2018-5467
CWE-598Published: March 6, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
An Information Exposure Through Query Strings in GET Request issue was discovered in Belden Hirschmann RS, RSR, RSB, MACH100, MACH1000, MACH4000, MS, and OCTOPUS Classic Platform Switches. An information exposure through query strings vulnerability in the web interface has been identified, which may allow an attacker to impersonate a legitimate user.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-5467 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
belden134 product(s)
hirschmann rs20-0900mmm2tdauhirschmann rs20-0900nnm4tdauhirschmann rs20-0900vvm2tdauhirschmann rs20-1600l2l2sdauhirschmann rs20-1600l2m2sdauhirschmann rs20-1600l2s2sdauhirschmann rs20-1600l2t1sdauhirschmann rs20-1600m2m2sdauhirschmann rs20-1600m2t1sdauhirschmann rs20-1600s2m2sdauhirschmann rs20-1600s2s2sdauhirschmann rs20-1600s2t1sdau+122
Source: NVD CPE · 134 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
External links open in a new tab. Always verify in a controlled environment before use.
Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103340Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-065-01Mitigation · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103340Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-065-01Mitigation · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2018-5467
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-598
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 6, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-598)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-5467 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.