Is CVE-2018-7820 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-7820 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-7820 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-7820 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-7820?

CVE-2018-7820 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2018-7820

CWE-255Published: September 17, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A Credentials Management CWE-255 vulnerability exists in the APC UPS Network Management Card 2 AOS v6.5.6, which could cause Remote Monitoring Credentials to be viewed in plaintext when Remote Monitoring is enabled, and then disabled.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-7820 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.