CVE-2018-17440

Name: CVE-2018-17440
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-08T16:29:01.633+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 36.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-17440 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered on D-Link Central WiFi Manager before v 1.03r0100-Beta1. They expose an FTP server that serves by default on port 9000 and has hardcoded credentials (admin, admin). EPSS estimates a 36.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered on D-Link Central WiFi Manager before v 1.03r0100-Beta1. They expose an FTP server that serves by default on port 9000 and has hardcoded credentials (admin, admin). Taking advantage of this, a remote unauthenticated attacker could execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading any file in the web root directory and then accessing it via a request.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

36.89%

98.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	Central Wifimanager	>= 1.00, < 1.03

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Oct/11Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://securityadvisories.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10092Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45533/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.secureauth.com/labs/advisories/d-link-central-wifimanager-software-controller-multiple-vulnerabilitiesExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Oct/11Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://securityadvisories.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10092Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45533/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.secureauth.com/labs/advisories/d-link-central-wifimanager-software-controller-multiple-vulnerabilitiesExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 8, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17440?

How severe is CVE-2018-17440?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-17440 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 36.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17440?

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