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CVE-2018-5796

UnknownEPSS 1.44%

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CVE-2018-5796 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless WiNG 5.x before 5.8.6.9 and 5.9.x before 5.9.1.3. There is a Hidden Root Shell by entering the administrator password in conjunction with the 'service start-shell' CLI command.. EPSS estimates a 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless WiNG 5.x before 5.8.6.9 and 5.9.x before 5.9.1.3. There is a Hidden Root Shell by entering the administrator password in conjunction with the 'service start-shell' CLI command.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.44%

69.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ExtremewirelessWing>= 5.0, < 5.8.6.9
ExtremewirelessWing>= 5.9.0, < 5.9.1.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5796?
An issue was discovered in Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless WiNG 5.x before 5.8.6.9 and 5.9.x before 5.9.1.3. There is a Hidden Root Shell by entering the administrator password in conjunction with the 'service start-shell' CLI command.
How severe is CVE-2018-5796?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5796 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5796?
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