CVE-2018-16752 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

LINK-NET LW-N605R devices with firmware 12.20.2.1486 allow Remote Code Execution via shell metacharacters in the HOST field of the ping feature at adm/systools.asp. Authentication is needed but the default password of admin for the admin account may be used in some cases.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linknet-Usa	Lw-N605R Firmware	12.20.2.1486
Linknet-Usa	Lw-N605R	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-1188 CWE-78

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149297/LW-N605R-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45351/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149297/LW-N605R-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45351/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-16752?

CVE-2018-16752 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). LINK-NET LW-N605R devices with firmware 12.20.2.1486 allow Remote Code Execution via shell metacharacters in the HOST field of the ping feature at adm/systools.asp. Authentication is needed but the de...

How severe is CVE-2018-16752?

CVE-2018-16752 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-16752?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linknet-Usa Lw-N605R Firmware, Linknet-Usa Lw-N605R.