Command Injection Vulnerability in ASUSWRT Router Software by ASUS
CVE-2018-20334

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Asus
Status
Asuswrt
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 March 2020

Summary

A command injection vulnerability has been identified in ASUSWRT, specifically in the processing of the POST data from the /start_apply.htm endpoint. This issue arises when shell metacharacters are manipulated in the fb_email parameter, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the router. Successful exploitation grants an unauthorized user control over the affected device, posing significant security risks to the network.

References

https://starlabs.sg/advisories/18-20334/
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EPSS Score

18% 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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