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CVE-2018-10822

7.5 · HIGH

Directory traversal vulnerability in the web interface on D-Link DWR-116 through 1.06, DIR-140L through 1.02, DIR-640L through 1.02, DWR-512 through 2.02, DWR-712 through 2.02, DWR-912 through 2.02…

Published Oct 17, 2018CWE-22EPSS 39.27%

Overview

CVE-2018-10822 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 17, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the web interface on D-Link DWR-116 through 1.06, DIR-140L through 1.02, DIR-640L through 1.02, DWR-512 through 2.02, DWR-712 through 2.02, DWR-912 through 2.02, DWR-921 through 2.02, and DWR-111 through 1.01 devices allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a /.. or // after "GET /uir" in an HTTP request. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2017-6190.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-10822?

CVE-2018-10822 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 17, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2018-10822?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-10822?

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.

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