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CVE-2018-3949

7.5 · HIGH

An exploitable information disclosure vulnerability exists in the HTTP server functionality of the TP-Link TL-R600VPN.

Published Dec 1, 2018CWE-22EPSS 53.30%

Overview

CVE-2018-3949 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 1, 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

An exploitable information disclosure vulnerability exists in the HTTP server functionality of the TP-Link TL-R600VPN. A specially crafted URL can cause a directory traversal, resulting in the disclosure of sensitive system files. An attacker can send either an unauthenticated or an authenticated web request to trigger this vulnerability.

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-2018-3949?

CVE-2018-3949 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 1, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2018-3949?

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-2018-3949?

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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