Is CVE-2018-5762 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-5762 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-5762 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-5762 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-5762?

CVE-2018-5762 has a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2018-5762

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: February 26, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.9

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The TLS implementation in the TCP/IP networking module in Unisys ClearPath MCP systems with TCP-IP-SW 58.1 before 58.160, 59.1 before 059.1a.17 (IC #17), and 60.0 before 60.044 might allow remote attackers to decrypt TLS ciphertext data by leveraging a Bleichenbacher RSA padding oracle, aka a ROBOT attack.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-5762 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), with a CVSS base score of 5.9.