CVE-2018-20334: OS Command Injection

Published Mar 20, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered in ASUSWRT 3.0.0.4.384.20308. When processing the /startapply.htm POST data, there is a command injection issue via shell metacharacters in the fbemail parameter. By using this issue, an attacker can control the router and get shell.

Affected Software

47 affected components
ASUS Asuswrt=3.0.0.4.384.20308
ASUS GT-AC2900
ASUS GT-AC5300
ASUS GT-AX11000
ASUS RT-AC1200
ASUS Rt-ac1200 V2
ASUS Rt-ac1200g
ASUS Rt-ac1200ge
ASUS RT-AC1750
ASUS Rt-ac1750 B1
ASUS RT-AC1900P
ASUS RT-AC3100
ASUS RT-AC3200
ASUS RT-AC51U
ASUS RT-AC5300
ASUS RT-AC55U
ASUS RT-AC56R
ASUS RT-AC56S
ASUS Rt-ac56u
ASUS RT-AC66R
ASUS RT-AC66U
ASUS Rt-ac66u-b1
ASUS RT-AC66U B1
ASUS Rt-ac68p
ASUS RT-AC68U
ASUS RT-AC86U
ASUS RT-AC87U
ASUS RT-AC88U
ASUS Rt-acrh12
ASUS RT-ACRH13
ASUS RT-AX3000
ASUS RT-AX56U
ASUS RT-AX58U
ASUS RT-AX88U
ASUS RT-AX92U
ASUS RT-G32
ASUS Rt-n10\+d1
ASUS RT-N10E
ASUS RT-N14U
ASUS RT-N16
ASUS Rt-n19
ASUS RT-N56R
ASUS RT-N56U
ASUS RT-N600
ASUS RT-N65U
ASUS RT-N66R
ASUS RT-N66U

Event History

Mar 20, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:11 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:11 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-20334?

CVE-2018-20334 is an issue discovered in ASUSWRT 3.0.0.4.384.20308 that allows command injection via shell metacharacters.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-20334?

CVE-2018-20334 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-20334?

The ASUSWRT version 3.0.0.4.384.20308 is affected by CVE-2018-20334.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-20334?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-20334 by using shell metacharacters in the fb_email parameter to execute arbitrary commands and gain control of the router and obtain shell access.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-20334?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-20334 at the following link: https://starlabs.sg/advisories/18-20334/

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