CVE-2018-19911: CSRF

Published Dec 6, 2018
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Updated

FreeSWITCH through 1.8.2, when modxmlrpc is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the api/system or txtapi/system (or api/bgsystem or txtapi/bgsystem) query string on TCP port 8080, as demonstrated by an api/system?calc URI. This can also be exploited via CSRF. Alternatively, the default password of works for the freeswitch account can sometimes be used.

Affected Software

1 affected component
FreeSWITCH FreeSWITCH<=1.8.2

Event History

Dec 6, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-19911?

CVE-2018-19911 is a vulnerability in FreeSWITCH through version 1.8.2 that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2018-19911?

The severity level of CVE-2018-19911 is high, with a severity score of 7.5.

3

How does CVE-2018-19911 affect FreeSWITCH?

CVE-2018-19911 affects FreeSWITCH through version 1.8.2 when the mod_xml_rpc module is enabled.

4

How can CVE-2018-19911 be exploited?

CVE-2018-19911 can be exploited by sending a malicious query string to the api/system or txtapi/system endpoints on TCP port 8080, allowing remote code execution.

5

Are there any known fixes or patches for CVE-2018-19911?

At the time of writing, there are no known fixes or patches available for CVE-2018-19911. It is recommended to follow the vendor's security advisories for updates.

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