CVE-2017-15631 Command injection in n/a
Authenticated administrators can execute arbitrary commands on TP-Link WVR, WAR, and ER devices via a command injection vulnerability in the PPTP client configuration.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-15631?
CVE-2017-15631 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jan 2018. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
TP-Link WVR, WAR and ER devices allow remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary commands via command injection in the new-workmode variable in the pptp_client.lua file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15631?
It affects 38 products.
Linux distribution packages (1)
yubikey-manager openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 4.0.3-1.3 |
Products include Tp-Link Er5110g Firmware, Tp-Link Er5120g Firmware, Tp-Link Er5510g Firmware, Tp-Link Er5520g Firmware, Tp-Link R4149g Firmware, Tp-Link R4239g Firmware and 32 more.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15631?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2017-15631 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-15631 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mv8w-3vcm-847w, openSUSE-SU-2024:11538-1.