CVE-2018-0405 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability in the web framework code for Cisco RV180W Wireless-N Multifunction VPN Router and Small Business RV Series RV220W Wireless Network Security Firewall could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a directory path traversal attack on a targeted device. The issue is due to improper sanitization of user-supplied input in HTTP request parameters that describe filenames. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using directory traversal techniques to submit a path to a desired file location.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Rv180W Firmware	-
Cisco	Rv180W	-
Cisco	Rv220W Firmware	-
Cisco	Rv220W	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://bst.cloudapps.cisco.com/bugsearch/bug/CSCvk28019Vendor Advisory
https://bst.cloudapps.cisco.com/bugsearch/bug/CSCvk28019Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-0405?

CVE-2018-0405 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A vulnerability in the web framework code for Cisco RV180W Wireless-N Multifunction VPN Router and Small Business RV Series RV220W Wireless Network Security Firewall could allow an unauthenticated, re...

How severe is CVE-2018-0405?

CVE-2018-0405 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-0405?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Rv180W Firmware, Cisco Rv180W, Cisco Rv220W Firmware, Cisco Rv220W.