CVE-2018-15534
9.8 · CRITICALOverview
CVE-2018-15534 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting geutebrueck re_porter_16_firmware. It was published on August 21, 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
Geutebrueck re_porter 16 before 7.8.974.20 has a possibility of unauthenticated access to sensitive information including usernames and hashes via a direct request for /statistics/gscsetup.xml on TCP port 12003.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from geutebrueck. Update re_porter_16_firmware to the latest patched version. 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.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| geutebrueck | re_porter_16_firmware | >= 0, < 7.8.974.20 | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-15534?
CVE-2018-15534 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting geutebrueck re_porter_16_firmware. It was published on August 21, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2018-15534?
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-2018-15534?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from geutebrueck. Update re_porter_16_firmware to the latest patched version. 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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