CWE
434
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-4063: Malicious File Upload

First published: Mon May 06 2019(Updated: )

An exploitable remote code execution vulnerability exists in the upload.cgi functionality of Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 FW 4.9.3. A specially crafted HTTP request can upload a file, resulting in executable code being uploaded, and routable, to the webserver. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Sierrawireless Airlink Es450 Firmware=4.9.3
Sierrawireless Airlink Es450

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-4063?

    CVE-2018-4063 is an exploitable remote code execution vulnerability in the upload.cgi functionality of Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 Firmware 4.9.3.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-4063?

    The severity of CVE-2018-4063 is critical with a CVSS score of 8.8.

  • What is the affected software for CVE-2018-4063?

    The affected software for CVE-2018-4063 is Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 Firmware 4.9.3.

  • How does CVE-2018-4063 work?

    CVE-2018-4063 can be exploited by using a specially crafted HTTP request to upload a file, resulting in executable code being uploaded to the webserver.

  • Are there any references for CVE-2018-4063?

    Yes, here are some references for CVE-2018-4063: [1](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152648/Sierra-Wireless-AirLink-ES450-ACEManager-upload.cgi-Remote-Code-Execution.html), [2](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108147), [3](https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-122-03).

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