CVE-2018-5999
UnknownEPSS 87.41%
Last modified
CVE-2018-5999 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in AsusWRT before 3.0.0.4.384_10007. In the handle_request function in router/httpd/httpd.c, processing of POST requests continues even if authentication fails.. EPSS estimates a 87.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in AsusWRT before 3.0.0.4.384_10007. In the handle_request function in router/httpd/httpd.c, processing of POST requests continues even if authentication fails.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Asus | Asuswrt | < 3.0.0.4.384_10007 |
References
- https://blogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/3589Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pedrib/PoC/blob/master/advisories/asuswrt-lan-rce.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pedrib/PoC/master/exploits/metasploit/asuswrt_lan_rce.rbExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43881/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://blogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/3589Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pedrib/PoC/blob/master/advisories/asuswrt-lan-rce.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pedrib/PoC/master/exploits/metasploit/asuswrt_lan_rce.rbExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43881/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-5999?
An issue was discovered in AsusWRT before 3.0.0.4.384_10007. In the handle_request function in router/httpd/httpd.c, processing of POST requests continues even if authentication fails.
How severe is CVE-2018-5999?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5999 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 87.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5999?
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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