CVE-2018-17532
CriticalExploitedTeltonika RUT9XX routers with firmware before 00.04.233 are prone to multiple unauthenticated OS command injection vulnerabilities in autologin.cgi and hotspotlogin.cgi due to insufficient user input sanitization.
Published Oct 15, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-17532 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3) affecting Rut900 Firmware (Teltonika), Rut950 Firmware (Teltonika), Rut955 Firmware (Teltonika).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Nov 2, 2023. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Rut900 Firmware 00.04.233, Rut950 Firmware 00.04.233, Rut955 Firmware 00.04.233.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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)
71%
Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
None known
Get the full CVE-2018-17532 brief as a PDF
Every affected product and fixed release, exploitation status and a first 24 hours response checklist, emailed within minutes.
Description
Teltonika RUT9XX routers with firmware before 00.04.233 are prone to multiple unauthenticated OS command injection vulnerabilities in autologin.cgi and hotspotlogin.cgi due to insufficient user input sanitization. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Dec 31, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Nov 2, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Rut900 FirmwareTeltonika | See advisory | 00.04.233 |
| Rut950 FirmwareTeltonika | See advisory | 00.04.233 |
| Rut955 FirmwareTeltonika | See advisory | 00.04.233 |
Patched Releases
Rut900 Firmware
00.04.233
Rut950 Firmware
00.04.233
Rut955 Firmware
00.04.233
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 15, 2018
Added to CIRCL KEV
Nov 2, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 31, 2023
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149777/Teltonika-RUT9XX-Unauthenticated-OS-Command-Injection.html
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Teltonika RUT9XX routers with firmware before 00.04.233 are prone to multiple unauthenticated OS command injection vulnerabilities in autologin.cgi and hotspotlogin.cgi due to insufficient user input sanitization.
Affected: Rut900 Firmware (Teltonika); Rut950 Firmware (Teltonika); Rut955 Firmware (Teltonika). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Nov 2, 2023.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Rut900 Firmware 00.04.233, Rut950 Firmware 00.04.233, Rut955 Firmware 00.04.233.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Is CVE-2018-17532 Running On Your Attack Surface?
Brandefense maps vulnerabilities like this one to your internet-facing assets and tells you exactly where to patch.
Request A Demo