CVE-2018-10167 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

The web application backup file in the TP-Link EAP Controller and Omada Controller versions 2.5.4_Windows/2.6.0_Windows is encrypted with a hard-coded cryptographic key, so anyone who knows that key and the algorithm can decrypt it. A low-privilege user could decrypt and modify the backup file in order to elevate their privileges. This is fixed in version 2.6.1_Windows.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tp-Link	Eap Controller	2.5.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-798

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104094Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/tp-link-eap-controller-multiple-vulnerabExploitThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104094Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/tp-link-eap-controller-multiple-vulnerabExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-10167?

CVE-2018-10167 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The web application backup file in the TP-Link EAP Controller and Omada Controller versions 2.5.4_Windows/2.6.0_Windows is encrypted with a hard-coded cryptographic key, so anyone who knows that key a...

How severe is CVE-2018-10167?

CVE-2018-10167 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-2018-10167?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tp-Link Eap Controller.