Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered on D-Link Central WiFi Manager before v 1.03r0100-Beta1. They expose an FTP server that serves by default on port 9000 and has hardcoded credentials (admin, admin). Taking advantage of this, a remote unauthenticated attacker could execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading any file in the web root directory and then accessing it via a request.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dlink | Central Wifimanager | >= 1.00, < 1.03 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Oct/11ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://securityadvisories.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10092PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45533/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.secureauth.com/labs/advisories/d-link-central-wifimanager-software-cExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Oct/11ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://securityadvisories.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10092PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45533/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.secureauth.com/labs/advisories/d-link-central-wifimanager-software-cExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-17440?
CVE-2018-17440 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered on D-Link Central WiFi Manager before v 1.03r0100-Beta1. They expose an FTP server that serves by default on port 9000 and has hardcoded credentials (admin, admin). Taking adva...
How severe is CVE-2018-17440?
CVE-2018-17440 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-17440?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dlink Central Wifimanager.