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CVE-2018-16752

8.8 · HIGH

LINK-NET LW-N605R devices with firmware 12.20.2.1486 allow Remote Code Execution via shell metacharacters in the HOST field of the ping feature at adm/systools.asp.

Published Sep 20, 2018CWE-78EPSS 42.66%

Overview

CVE-2018-16752 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 20, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

LINK-NET LW-N605R devices with firmware 12.20.2.1486 allow Remote Code Execution via shell metacharacters in the HOST field of the ping feature at adm/systools.asp. Authentication is needed but the default password of admin for the admin account may be used in some cases.

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

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/149297/LW-N605R-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/45351/Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/149297/LW-N605R-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/45351/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16752?

CVE-2018-16752 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 20, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2018-16752?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-16752?

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-2018-16752?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2018-16752 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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