Arbitrary Command Execution in Aterm WG1200HP Firmware by NEC
CVE-2018-0626

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Nec Corporation

Status
Wg1200HP
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 January 2019

What is CVE-2018-0626?

The Aterm WG1200HP firmware version 1.0.31 and earlier contains a vulnerability that allows an attacker with administrator privileges to execute arbitrary operating system commands. This occurs through the manipulation of the sysCmd parameter in the formWsc interface, posing significant risks to the device and network security. It is crucial for users of the affected firmware to take immediate action to secure their devices.

Affected Version(s)

WG1200HP firmware Ver1.0.31 and earlier

References

https://jpn.nec.com/security-info/secinfo/nv18-011.html
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https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN00401783/index.html
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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