CVE-2018-17431

Name: CVE-2018-17431
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-30T15:29:04.49+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 84.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-17431 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Web Console in Comodo UTM Firewall before 2.7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without authentication via a crafted URL.. EPSS estimates a 84.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Web Console in Comodo UTM Firewall before 2.7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without authentication via a crafted URL.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

84.31%

99.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Comodo	Unified Threat Management Firewall	< 2.7.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159246/Comodo-Unified-Threat-Management-Web-Console-2.7.0-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzFJhNQNHcoTbndsUmNjVWNGYWNJaWxYcWNyS2ZDajluTDFz/viewPermissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Fadavvi/CVE-2018-17431-PoC#confirmation-than-bug-exist-2018-09-25-ticket-id-xwr-503-79437Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159246/Comodo-Unified-Threat-Management-Web-Console-2.7.0-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzFJhNQNHcoTbndsUmNjVWNGYWNJaWxYcWNyS2ZDajluTDFz/viewPermissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Fadavvi/CVE-2018-17431-PoC#confirmation-than-bug-exist-2018-09-25-ticket-id-xwr-503-79437Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 30, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17431?

Web Console in Comodo UTM Firewall before 2.7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without authentication via a crafted URL.

How severe is CVE-2018-17431?

CVE-2018-17431 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 84.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17431?

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-2018-17431?

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Source: NVD / NIST