CWE
78
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-18728: OS Command Injection

First published: Sun Oct 28 2018(Updated: )

An issue was discovered on Tenda AC9 V15.03.05.19(6318)_CN, AC15 V15.03.05.19_CN, and AC18 V15.03.05.19(6318)_CN devices. They allow remote code execution via shell metacharacters in the usbName field to the __fastcall function with a POST request.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Tenda Ac9 Firmware=15.03.05.19\(6318\)_cn
Tenda AC9
Tenda ac15 firmware=15.03.05.19_cn
Tenda AC15
Tenda Ac18 Firmware=15.03.05.19\(6318\)_cn
Tenda AC18

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-18728?

    CVE-2018-18728 is a vulnerability found on Tenda AC9, AC15, and AC18 devices that allows remote code execution via shell metacharacters.

  • Which Tenda devices are affected by CVE-2018-18728?

    Tenda AC9 V15.03.05.19(6318)_CN, AC15 V15.03.05.19_CN, and AC18 V15.03.05.19(6318)_CN devices are affected.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-18728?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-18728 by using shell metacharacters in the usbName field to the __fastcall function with a POST request.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-18728?

    CVE-2018-18728 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

  • Is there a fix for CVE-2018-18728?

    Yes, it is recommended to update the firmware of the affected Tenda devices to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2024 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203