CVE-2018-18728

Name: CVE-2018-18728
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-29T12:29:07.507+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-18728 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered on Tenda AC9 V15.03.05.19(6318)_CN, AC15 V15.03.05.19_CN, and AC18 V15.03.05.19(6318)_CN devices. They allow remote code execution via shell metacharacters in the usbName field to the __fastcall function with a POST request.. EPSS estimates a 2.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered on Tenda AC9 V15.03.05.19(6318)_CN, AC15 V15.03.05.19_CN, and AC18 V15.03.05.19(6318)_CN devices. They allow remote code execution via shell metacharacters in the usbName field to the __fastcall function with a POST request.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.96%

85.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tenda	Ac9 Firmware	15.03.05.19\(6318\)_cn
Tenda	Ac15 Firmware	15.03.05.19_cn
Tenda	Ac18 Firmware	15.03.05.19\(6318\)_cn

References

https://github.com/ZIllR0/Routers/blob/master/Tenda/rce1.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ZIllR0/Routers/blob/master/Tenda/rce1.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 29, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-18728?

How severe is CVE-2018-18728?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-18728 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18728?

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