CVE-2018-10024 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

ubiQuoss Switch VP5208A creates a bcm_password file at /cgi-bin/ with the user credentials in cleartext when a failed login attempt occurs. The file can be reached via an HTTP request. The credentials can be used to access the system via SSH (or TELNET if it is enabled).

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ubiquoss	Vp5208A Firmware	-
Ubiquoss	Vp5208A	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-522

References

https://www.tarlogic.com/advisories/Tarlogic-2018-002.txtThird Party Advisory
https://www.tarlogic.com/advisories/Tarlogic-2018-002.txtThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-10024?

CVE-2018-10024 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). ubiQuoss Switch VP5208A creates a bcm_password file at /cgi-bin/ with the user credentials in cleartext when a failed login attempt occurs. The file can be reached via an HTTP request. The credentials...

How severe is CVE-2018-10024?

CVE-2018-10024 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-10024?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ubiquoss Vp5208A Firmware, Ubiquoss Vp5208A.