CVE-2018-5757

Name: CVE-2018-5757
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-04-01T17:29:00.323+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5757 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered on AudioCodes 450HD IP Phone devices with firmware 3.0.0.535.106. The traceroute and ping functionality, which uses a parameter in a request to command.cgi from the Monitoring page in the web UI, unsafely puts user-alterable data directly into an OS command, leading to Remote Code Execution via shell metacharacters in the query string.. EPSS estimates a 7.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered on AudioCodes 450HD IP Phone devices with firmware 3.0.0.535.106. The traceroute and ping functionality, which uses a parameter in a request to command.cgi from the Monitoring page in the web UI, unsafely puts user-alterable data directly into an OS command, leading to Remote Code Execution via shell metacharacters in the query string.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.78%

93.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Audiocodes	420hd Ip Phone Firmware	3.0.0.535.106

References

https://github.com/RhinoSecurityLabs/CVEs/tree/master/CVE-2018-5757Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/RhinoSecurityLabs/CVEs/tree/master/CVE-2018-5757Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 1, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5757?

How severe is CVE-2018-5757?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5757 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5757?

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