CVE-2018-0404 Cisco RV180W Wireless-N Multifunction VPN Router SQL Injection Vulnerability

High 7.5 Published Updated

Unauthenticated remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries to retrieve sensitive information from Cisco RV180W and RV220W routers.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-0404?

CVE-2018-0404 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Cisco RV180W Wireless-N Multifunction VPN Router, published on 5 Oct 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability in the web framework code for Cisco RV180W Wireless-N Multifunction VPN Router and Small Business RV Series RV220W Wireless Network Security Firewall could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries. The attacker could retrieve sensitive information which should be restricted. A vulnerability in the web framework code for Cisco RV180W Wireless-N Multifunction VPN Router and Small Business RV Series RV220W Wireless Network Security Firewall could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries. The attacker could retrieve sensitive information which should be restricted. The product has entered the end-of-life phase and there will be no more firmware fixes.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-0404?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Cisco Rv180w Wireless-N Multifunction Vpn Router, Cisco Rv220w Wireless Network Security Firewall.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0404?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-0404 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2018-0404 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-0404 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-37vh-xjgp-vxmw.

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