FTP Server Vulnerability in D-Link Central WiFi Manager
CVE-2018-17440

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
D-Link
Status
Central Wifimanager
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 October 2018

Summary

A vulnerability in D-Link Central WiFi Manager prior to v 1.03r0100-Beta1 allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to exploit an exposed FTP server running on port 9000. The service utilizes hardcoded credentials, enabling an attacker to upload malicious files to the web root directory. Once uploaded, these files can be executed, potentially allowing the attacker to run arbitrary PHP code on the server, compromising the security of the system.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45533/
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
https://www.secureauth.com/labs/advisories/d-link-central...
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Oct/11
mailing-listx_refsource_FULLDISC

EPSS Score

28% 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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