Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in AsusWRT before 3.0.0.4.384_10007. In the handle_request function in router/httpd/httpd.c, processing of POST requests continues even if authentication fails.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Asus | Asuswrt | < 3.0.0.4.384_10007 |
References
- https://blogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/3589ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pedrib/PoC/blob/master/advisories/asuswrt-lan-rce.txtExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pedrib/PoC/master/exploits/metasploit/asuswrt_ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43881/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44176/
- https://blogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/3589ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pedrib/PoC/blob/master/advisories/asuswrt-lan-rce.txtExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pedrib/PoC/master/exploits/metasploit/asuswrt_ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43881/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44176/
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-5999?
CVE-2018-5999 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered in AsusWRT before 3.0.0.4.384_10007. In the handle_request function in router/httpd/httpd.c, processing of POST requests continues even if authentication fails.
How severe is CVE-2018-5999?
CVE-2018-5999 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-2018-5999?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Asus Asuswrt.