What is CVE-2018-17440?

CVE-2018-17440 is a vulnerability found in D-Link Central WiFi Manager before v1.03r0100-Beta1 that allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code.

What is the severity of CVE-2018-17440?

The severity of CVE-2018-17440 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

How do I exploit CVE-2018-17440?

We do not endorse or support any form of exploitation or illegal activities. It is important to follow responsible disclosure practices and inform the vendor about the vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17440?

To fix CVE-2018-17440, ensure that you are using D-Link Central WiFi Manager version 1.03r0100-Beta1 or later, as this vulnerability has been addressed in the newer version.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-17440?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-17440 at the following references: 1. [seclists.org](http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Oct/11) 2. [securityadvisories.dlink.com](https://securityadvisories.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10092) 3. [exploit-db.com](https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45533/)

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-17440

critical

9.8

CWE

434

8/10/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-17440: Malicious File Upload

First published: Mon Oct 08 2018(Updated: )

An issue was discovered on D-Link Central WiFi Manager before v 1.03r0100-Beta1. They expose an FTP server that serves by default on port 9000 and has hardcoded credentials (admin, admin). Taking advantage of this, a remote unauthenticated attacker could execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading any file in the web root directory and then accessing it via a request.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Dlink Central Wifimanager	>=1.00<1.03

Remedy

https://securityadvisories.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10092

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17440?
CVE-2018-17440 is a vulnerability found in D-Link Central WiFi Manager before v1.03r0100-Beta1 that allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-17440?
The severity of CVE-2018-17440 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
How do I exploit CVE-2018-17440?
We do not endorse or support any form of exploitation or illegal activities. It is important to follow responsible disclosure practices and inform the vendor about the vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17440?
To fix CVE-2018-17440, ensure that you are using D-Link Central WiFi Manager version 1.03r0100-Beta1 or later, as this vulnerability has been addressed in the newer version.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-17440?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-17440 at the following references: 1. [seclists.org](http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Oct/11) 2. [securityadvisories.dlink.com](https://securityadvisories.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10092) 3. [exploit-db.com](https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45533/)

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