CVE-2018-5997Filehub Firmware Path Traversal
Due to an unrestricted upload feature and a path traversal vulnerability, it is possible to upload a file on a filesystem with root privileges: this will lead to remote code execution as root.
Published Jan 25, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-5997 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3) affecting Filehub Firmware (Ravpower).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 24% 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 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)
24%
Higher than 97.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
39/100
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
0
Reports of active use
Description
An issue was discovered in the HTTP Server in RAVPower Filehub 2.000.056. Due to an unrestricted upload feature and a path traversal vulnerability, it is possible to upload a file on a filesystem with root privileges: this will lead to remote code execution as root.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Filehub FirmwareRavpower | 2.000.056 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 25, 2018
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
- CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
References
- exploitExploitDB-43871
- exploit43871
FAQ
Common Questions.
An issue was discovered in the HTTP Server in RAVPower Filehub 2.000.056.
Affected: Filehub Firmware (Ravpower) versions 2.000.056. 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.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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