CVE-2018-18871 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

Missing password verification in the web interface on Gigaset Maxwell Basic VoIP phones with firmware 2.22.7 would allow a remote attacker (in the same network as the device) to change the admin password without authentication (and without knowing the original password).

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gigasetpro	Maxwell Basic Firmware	2.22.7
Gigasetpro	Maxwell Basic	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-640

References

https://www.sit.fraunhofer.de/fileadmin/dokumente/CVE/Advisory_Gigaset_Maxwell.pExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.sit.fraunhofer.de/fileadmin/dokumente/CVE/Advisory_Gigaset_Maxwell.pExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-18871?

CVE-2018-18871 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Missing password verification in the web interface on Gigaset Maxwell Basic VoIP phones with firmware 2.22.7 would allow a remote attacker (in the same network as the device) to change the admin passw...

How severe is CVE-2018-18871?

CVE-2018-18871 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-2018-18871?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gigasetpro Maxwell Basic Firmware, Gigasetpro Maxwell Basic.