CVE-2018-10698
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
2.3 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
An issue was discovered on Moxa AWK-3121 1.14 devices. The device enables an unencrypted TELNET service by default. This allows an attacker who has been able to gain an MITM position to easily sniff the traffic between the device and the user. Also an attacker can easily connect to the TELNET daemon using the default credentials if they have not been changed by the user.
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-06-07
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-10698?
An issue was discovered on Moxa AWK-3121 1.14 devices. The device enables an unencrypted TELNET service by default. This allows an attacker who has been able to gain an MITM position to easily sniff the traffic between the device and the user. Also an attacker can easily connect to the TELNET daemon using the default credentials if they have not been changed by the user.
Is CVE-2018-10698 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2018-10698 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.3% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-10698?
CVE-2018-10698 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
Is CVE-2018-10698 affecting your environment?
Use isMalicious to check if any of your IPs or domains are associated with this vulnerability's IOCs.
No credit card required · 500 free checks/month · Free API key
Other 2018 vulnerabilities worth triaging
Ranked by exploit probability (EPSS).