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CVE-2018-18852

HighExploited

Cerio DT-300N 1.1.6 through 1.1.12 devices allow OS command injection because of improper input validation of the web-interface PING feature's use of Save.cgi to execute a ping command, as exploited in the wild in October 2018.

Published Jun 18, 2019 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2018-18852 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3) affecting Dt-300n Firmware (Cerio).
  • It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Jun 18, 2019. No public exploit code is known.
  • EPSS estimates a 64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including Dt-300n Firmware <=1.1.12, Dt-300n Firmware 1.1.12.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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)

64%

Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

2 catalog listings

Public exploit code

None known

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Description

Cerio DT-300N 1.1.6 through 1.1.12 devices allow OS command injection because of improper input validation of the web-interface PING feature's use of Save.cgi to execute a ping command, as exploited in the wild in October 2018.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
Industry KEV feedJun 18, 2019n/aNot reported
CIRCL KEVJun 18, 2019n/aNot reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Dt-300n FirmwareCerioSee advisory1.1.12

Patched Releases

Dt-300n Firmware

<=1.1.12

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Jun 18, 2019

  2. Added to Industry KEV feed

    Jun 18, 2019

  3. Added to CIRCL KEV

    Jun 18, 2019

  4. Last updated

    Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

  • CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

References

6 more references in the full CVE brief

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