TP-Link EAP Controller versions 2.5.3 and earlier lack RMI authentication
CVE-2018-5393

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Tp-link
Status
Eap Controller
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 September 2018

Summary

The TP-LINK EAP Controller is TP-LINK's software for remotely controlling wireless access point devices. It utilizes a Java remote method invocation (RMI) service for remote control. The RMI interface does not require any authentication before use, so it lacks user authentication for RMI service commands in EAP controller versions 2.5.3 and earlier. Remote attackers can implement deserialization attacks through the RMI protocol. Successful attacks may allow a remote attacker to remotely control the target server and execute Java functions or bytecode.

Affected Version(s)

EAP Controller 2.5.3

References

https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/581311
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105402
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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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