Remote Command Execution Vulnerability in ZyXEL PMG5318-B20A Devices
CVE-2015-6018

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Zyxel
Status
Pmg5318-b20a Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 December 2015

Summary

The diagnostic-ping feature of ZyXEL PMG5318-B20A devices is vulnerable due to improper handling of the PingIPAddr parameter, enabling remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. This risk arises in specific firmware versions prior to 1.00(AANC.2)C0, potentially compromising the security of the devices. Users are advised to update their firmware to mitigate this vulnerability.

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034553
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/BLUU-9ZQU2R
x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38455/
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB

EPSS Score

24% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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