CVE-2018-1143
CriticalA remote unauthenticated user can execute commands as root in the Belkin N750 using firmware version 1.10.22 by sending a crafted HTTP request to twonky_command.cgi.
Published Apr 19, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-1143 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3) affecting N750 Firmware (Belkin), N750 DB Wi-Fi Dual-Band N+ Gigabit Router (F9K1103).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3
9.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
54%
Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
A remote unauthenticated user can execute commands as root in the Belkin N750 using firmware version 1.10.22 by sending a crafted HTTP request to twonky_command.cgi.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| N750 FirmwareBelkin | 1.10.22 | n/a |
| N750 DB Wi-Fi Dual-Band N+ Gigabit Router (F9K1103) | >= Firmware 1.10.22? | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 19, 2018
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
A remote unauthenticated user can execute commands as root in the Belkin N750 using firmware version 1.10.22 by sending a crafted HTTP request to twonky_command.cgi.
Affected: N750 Firmware (Belkin) versions 1.10.22; N750 DB Wi-Fi Dual-Band N+ Gigabit Router (F9K1103) versions >= Firmware 1.10.22?. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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