CVE-2018-17440Central Wifimanager Unrestricted File Upload
An issue was discovered on D-Link Central WiFi Manager before v 1.03r0100-Beta1.
Published Oct 8, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-17440 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3) affecting Central Wifimanager (Dlink).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Central Wifimanager 1.03.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
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)
38%
Higher than 98.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
42/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
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
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
An issue was discovered on D-Link Central WiFi Manager before v 1.03r0100-Beta1. They expose an FTP server that serves by default on port 9000 and has hardcoded credentials (admin, admin). Taking advantage of this, a remote unauthenticated attacker could execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading any file in the web root directory and then accessing it via a request.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Central WifimanagerDlink | See advisory | 1.03 |
Patched Releases
Central Wifimanager
1.03
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 8, 2018
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
FAQ
Common Questions.
An issue was discovered on D-Link Central WiFi Manager before v 1.03r0100-Beta1.
Affected: Central Wifimanager (Dlink). 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.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Central Wifimanager 1.03.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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