CVE-2018-4072

Name: CVE-2018-4072
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-05-06T19:29:01.013+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 26.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-4072 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An exploitable Permission Assignment vulnerability exists in the ACEManager EmbeddedAceSet_Task.cgi functionality of Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 FW 4.9.3. The EmbeddedAceSet_Task.cgi executable is used to change MSCII configuration values within the configuration manager of the AirLink ES450. EPSS estimates a 26.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable Permission Assignment vulnerability exists in the ACEManager EmbeddedAceSet_Task.cgi functionality of Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 FW 4.9.3. The EmbeddedAceSet_Task.cgi executable is used to change MSCII configuration values within the configuration manager of the AirLink ES450. This binary does not have any restricted configuration settings, so once the MSCIID is discovered, any authenticated user can send configuration changes using the /cgi-bin/Embedded_Ace_Set_Task.cgi endpoint.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

26.56%

97.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sierrawireless	Airlink Es450 Firmware	4.9.3

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0756Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0756Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 6, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-4072?

How severe is CVE-2018-4072?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-4072 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 26.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4072?

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Source: NVD / NIST