CVE-2018-9075

Name: CVE-2018-9075
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-28T20:29:00.753+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-9075 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. For some Iomega, Lenovo, LenovoEMC NAS devices versions 4.1.402.34662 and earlier, when joining a PersonalCloud setup, an attacker can craft a command injection payload using backtick "``" characters in the client:password parameter. As a result, arbitrary commands may be executed as the root user. EPSS estimates a 4.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

For some Iomega, Lenovo, LenovoEMC NAS devices versions 4.1.402.34662 and earlier, when joining a PersonalCloud setup, an attacker can craft a command injection payload using backtick "``" characters in the client:password parameter. As a result, arbitrary commands may be executed as the root user. The attack requires a value __c and iomega parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.08%

89.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lenovo	Lenovoemc Firmware	<= 4.1.402.34662

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-24224Vendor Advisory
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-24224Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 28, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9075?

How severe is CVE-2018-9075?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-9075 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9075?

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