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HIGH · 7.2

CVE-2018-12590

Ubiquiti Networks EdgeSwitch version 1.7.3 and prior suffer from an externally controlled format-string vulnerability due to lack of protection on the admin CLI, leading to code execution and privileg...

Vulnerability Description

Ubiquiti Networks EdgeSwitch version 1.7.3 and prior suffer from an externally controlled format-string vulnerability due to lack of protection on the admin CLI, leading to code execution and privilege escalation greater than administrators themselves are allowed. An attacker with access to an admin account could escape the restricted CLI and execute arbitrary code.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
UiEdgeswitch Firmware<= 1.7.3
UiEdgeswitch-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-134

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-12590?

CVE-2018-12590 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Ubiquiti Networks EdgeSwitch version 1.7.3 and prior suffer from an externally controlled format-string vulnerability due to lack of protection on the admin CLI, leading to code execution and privileg...

How severe is CVE-2018-12590?

CVE-2018-12590 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-12590?

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