CVE-2018-11482

Name: CVE-2018-11482
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-30T21:29:00.643+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-11482 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. /usr/lib/lua/luci/websys.lua on TP-LINK IPC TL-IPC223(P)-6, TL-IPC323K-D, TL-IPC325(KP)-*, and TL-IPC40A-4 devices has a hardcoded zMiVw8Kw0oxKXL0 password.. EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

/usr/lib/lua/luci/websys.lua on TP-LINK IPC TL-IPC223(P)-6, TL-IPC323K-D, TL-IPC325(KP)-*, and TL-IPC40A-4 devices has a hardcoded zMiVw8Kw0oxKXL0 password.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.24%

65.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tp-Link	Ipc Tl-Ipc223\(P\)-6 Firmware	< 1.0.21
Tp-Link	Tl-Ipc323k-D Firmware	< 1.0.21
Tp-Link	Tl-Ipc325\(Kp\) Firmware	< 1.0.21
Tp-Link	Tl-Ipc40a-4 Firmware	< 1.0.21

References

https://github.com/yough3rt/IOT-pwn-for-fun/blob/master/TP-LINK-login-Escalation-of-PrivilegesBroken Link
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/bulletins/SB18-155Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/yough3rt/IOT-pwn-for-fun/blob/master/TP-LINK-login-Escalation-of-PrivilegesBroken Link

Timeline

Published: May 30, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-11482?

/usr/lib/lua/luci/websys.lua on TP-LINK IPC TL-IPC223(P)-6, TL-IPC323K-D, TL-IPC325(KP)-*, and TL-IPC40A-4 devices has a hardcoded zMiVw8Kw0oxKXL0 password.

How severe is CVE-2018-11482?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-11482 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11482?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-11482?

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Source: NVD / NIST