CVE-2018-16739
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.03%
Last modified
CVE-2018-16739 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on certain ABUS TVIP devices. Due to a path traversal in /opt/cgi/admin/filewrite, an attacker can write to files, and thus execute code arbitrarily with root privileges.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered on certain ABUS TVIP devices. Due to a path traversal in /opt/cgi/admin/filewrite, an attacker can write to files, and thus execute code arbitrarily with root privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Abus | Tvip 10000 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 10001 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 10005 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 10005a Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 10005b Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 10050 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 10051 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 10055a Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 10055b Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 10500 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 10550 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 11000 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 11050 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 11500 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 11501 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 11502 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 11550 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 11551 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 11552 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 20000 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 20050 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 20500 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 20550 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 21000 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 21050 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 21500 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 21501 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 21502 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 21550 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 21551 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 21552 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 22500 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 31000 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 31001 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 31050 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 31500 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 31501 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 31550 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 31551 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 32500 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 51500 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 51550 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 71500 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 71501 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 71550 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 71551 Firmware | All versions |
| Abus | Tvip 72500 Firmware | All versions |
References
- https://sec.maride.cc/posts/abus/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://sec.maride.cc/posts/abus/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-16739?
An issue was discovered on certain ABUS TVIP devices. Due to a path traversal in /opt/cgi/admin/filewrite, an attacker can write to files, and thus execute code arbitrarily with root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2018-16739?
CVE-2018-16739 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16739?
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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