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CVE-2016-6558

9.8 · CRITICAL

A command injection vulnerability exists in apply.cgi on the ASUS RP-AC52 access point, firmware version 1.0.1.1s and possibly earlier, web interface specifically in the action_script parameter.

Published Jul 13, 2018CWE-77EPSS 3.50%

Overview

CVE-2016-6558 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 13, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A command injection vulnerability exists in apply.cgi on the ASUS RP-AC52 access point, firmware version 1.0.1.1s and possibly earlier, web interface specifically in the action_script parameter. The action_script parameter specifies a script to be executed if the action_mode parameter does not contain a valid state. If the input provided by action_script does not match one of the hard coded options, then it will be executed as the argument of either a system() or an eval() call allowing arbitrary commands to be executed.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/763843Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/93596Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/763843Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/93596

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6558?

CVE-2016-6558 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 13, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2016-6558?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-6558?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-6558?

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