CVE-2018-16670
MediumExploitedThere is PLC status disclosure due to lack of authentication for /html/devstat.html.
Published Sep 18, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-16670 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.3 v3) affecting Circarlife Scada (Circontrol).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jun 9, 2025. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Circarlife Scada 4.3.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3
5.3
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
25%
Higher than 97.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
An issue was discovered in CIRCONTROL CirCarLife before 4.3. There is PLC status disclosure due to lack of authentication for /html/devstat.html.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jun 9, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Circarlife ScadaCircontrol | See advisory | 4.3 |
Patched Releases
Circarlife Scada
4.3
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 18, 2018
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 9, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploit45384
FAQ
Common Questions.
An issue was discovered in CIRCONTROL CirCarLife before 4.3.
Affected: Circarlife Scada (Circontrol). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jun 9, 2025.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Circarlife Scada 4.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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