CVE-2018-12528 — HIGH (8.1)

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered on Intex N150 devices. The backup/restore option does not check the file extension uploaded for importing a configuration files backup, which can lead to corrupting the router firmware settings or even the uploading of malicious files. In order to exploit the vulnerability, an attacker can upload any malicious file and force reboot the router with it.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intex	N150 Firmware	-
Intex	N150	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-434

References

http://securitywarrior9.blogspot.com/2018/06/malicious-file-upload-intex-router-ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44933/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://securitywarrior9.blogspot.com/2018/06/malicious-file-upload-intex-router-ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44933/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-12528?

CVE-2018-12528 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). An issue was discovered on Intex N150 devices. The backup/restore option does not check the file extension uploaded for importing a configuration files backup, which can lead to corrupting the router ...

How severe is CVE-2018-12528?

CVE-2018-12528 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-12528?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intex N150 Firmware, Intex N150.