1. Home
  2. CVE Database
  3. CVE-2018-19168
CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2018-19168

Shell Metacharacter Injection in www/modules/save.php in FruityWifi (aka PatatasFritas/PatataWifi) through 2.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges via a crafted mod_...

Vulnerability Description

Shell Metacharacter Injection in www/modules/save.php in FruityWifi (aka PatatasFritas/PatataWifi) through 2.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges via a crafted mod_name parameter in a POST request. NOTE: unlike in CVE-2018-17317, the attacker does not need a valid session.

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

VendorProductVersions
Fruitywifi ProjectFruitywifi<= 2.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-19168?

CVE-2018-19168 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Shell Metacharacter Injection in www/modules/save.php in FruityWifi (aka PatatasFritas/PatataWifi) through 2.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges via a crafted mod_...

How severe is CVE-2018-19168?

CVE-2018-19168 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-2018-19168?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fruitywifi Project Fruitywifi.