Arbitrary OS Command Execution in Aterm W300P by NEC
CVE-2018-0631

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Nec Corporation

Status
Aterm W300p
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 January 2019

What is CVE-2018-0631?

The Aterm W300P router, specifically versions 1.0.13 and earlier, presents a security flaw that enables an attacker with administrator rights to execute arbitrary operating system commands. This vulnerability exists through the manipulation of the targetAPSsid parameter, which can be exploited to gain unauthorized control over the device and its underlying operating system. Addressing this issue is crucial for safeguarding the device from potential attacks.

Affected Version(s)

Aterm W300P Ver1.0.13 and earlier

References

https://jpn.nec.com/security-info/secinfo/nv18-011.html
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https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN26629618/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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