MEDIUM
CVE-2018-5728
CWE-200Published: January 16, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Cobham Sea Tel 121 build 222701 devices allow remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information via a /cgi-bin/getSysStatus request, as demonstrated by the Latitude/Longitude of the ship, or satellite details.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-5728 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.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
cobham2 product(s)
seatel 121 firmwareseatel 121
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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http://misteralfa-hack.blogspot.cl/2018/01/seatelcobham-donde-esta-mi-barco.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory
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http://misteralfa-hack.blogspot.cl/2018/01/seatelcobham-donde-esta-mi-barco.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2018-5728
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-200
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 16, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-200)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-5728 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.