CVE-2018-16752Lw-N605r Firmware OS Command Injection
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, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-16752 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3) affecting Lw-N605r Firmware (Linknet-Usa).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jan 3, 2024. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 43% 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 listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3
8.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
43%
Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
41/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Jan 3, 2024
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
2
Reports of active use
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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 3, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Lw-N605r FirmwareLinknet-Usa | 12.20.2.1486 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 20, 2018
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 3, 2024
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
- CWE-1188 Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Lw-N605r Firmware (Linknet-Usa) versions 12.20.2.1486. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jan 3, 2024.
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 listed as exploited in the wild.
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