CVE-2018-17534

Name: CVE-2018-17534
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-15T19:29:02.07+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-17534 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Teltonika RUT9XX routers with firmware before 00.04.233 provide a root terminal on a serial interface without proper access control. This allows attackers with physical access to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Teltonika RUT9XX routers with firmware before 00.04.233 provide a root terminal on a serial interface without proper access control. This allows attackers with physical access to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.72%

49.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Teltonika	Rut900 Firmware	< 00.04.233
Teltonika	Rut950 Firmware	< 00.04.233
Teltonika	Rut955 Firmware	< 00.04.233

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149779/Teltonika-RUT9XX-Missing-Access-Control-To-UART-Root-Terminal.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Oct/28Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/sbaresearch/advisories/tree/public/2018/SBA-ADV-20180319-02_Teltonika_Incorrect_Access_ControlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149779/Teltonika-RUT9XX-Missing-Access-Control-To-UART-Root-Terminal.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Oct/28Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/sbaresearch/advisories/tree/public/2018/SBA-ADV-20180319-02_Teltonika_Incorrect_Access_ControlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 15, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17534?

How severe is CVE-2018-17534?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-17534 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17534?

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