CVE-2018-9162 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

Contec Smart Home 4.15 devices do not require authentication for new_user.php, edit_user.php, delete_user.php, and user.php, as demonstrated by changing the admin password and then obtaining control over doors.

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
Contec-Touch	Smart Home Firmware	4.15
Contec-Touch	Smart Home	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-306

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44295/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44295/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-9162?

CVE-2018-9162 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Contec Smart Home 4.15 devices do not require authentication for new_user.php, edit_user.php, delete_user.php, and user.php, as demonstrated by changing the admin password and then obtaining control o...

How severe is CVE-2018-9162?

CVE-2018-9162 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-2018-9162?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Contec-Touch Smart Home Firmware, Contec-Touch Smart Home.