CVE-2018-15557

Name: CVE-2018-15557
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-06-27T17:15:11.27+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-15557 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in the Quantenna WiFi Controller on Telus Actiontec WEB6000Q v1.1.02.22 devices. An attacker can statically set his/her IP to anything on the 169.254.1.0/24 subnet, and obtain root access by connecting to 169.254.1.2 port 23 with telnet/netcat.. EPSS estimates a 3.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in the Quantenna WiFi Controller on Telus Actiontec WEB6000Q v1.1.02.22 devices. An attacker can statically set his/her IP to anything on the 169.254.1.0/24 subnet, and obtain root access by connecting to 169.254.1.2 port 23 with telnet/netcat.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.26%

86.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Actiontec	Web6000q Firmware	1.1.02.22

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153262/Telus-Actiontec-WEB6000Q-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jun/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153262/Telus-Actiontec-WEB6000Q-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jun/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 27, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-15557?

How severe is CVE-2018-15557?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-15557 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15557?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST