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HIGH · 7.2

CVE-2018-12591

Ubiquiti Networks EdgeSwitch version 1.7.3 and prior suffer from an improperly neutralized element in an OS command due to lack of protection on the admin CLI, leading to code execution and privilege ...

Vulnerability Description

Ubiquiti Networks EdgeSwitch version 1.7.3 and prior suffer from an improperly neutralized element in an OS command 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 shell instructions.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/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
UbntEdgeswitch Firmware<= 1.7.3
UbntEdgeswitch-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-12591?

CVE-2018-12591 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Ubiquiti Networks EdgeSwitch version 1.7.3 and prior suffer from an improperly neutralized element in an OS command due to lack of protection on the admin CLI, leading to code execution and privilege ...

How severe is CVE-2018-12591?

CVE-2018-12591 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-2018-12591?

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