Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in AsusWRT Router by Asus
CVE-2018-5999

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Asus
Status
Asuswrt
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 January 2018

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 90%

Summary

An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in the AsusWRT web interface before version 3.0.0.4.384_10007, specifically in the handle_request function located in router/httpd/httpd.c. This flaw permits the processing of POST requests even when the authentication fails, potentially allowing unauthorized access and manipulation of the router's functionalities. It highlights a significant risk for users, as attackers could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the affected router.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

Metasploit exploit module for CVE-2018-5999
Created by Rapid7

References

https://github.com/pedrib/PoC/blob/master/advisories/asus...
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44176/
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https://blogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/3589
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EPSS Score

90% 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

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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