CVE-2018-10635 Code injection in Universal Robots Robot Controllers Version CB 3.1, SW Version 3.4.5-100

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary URScript code on Universal Robots controllers via open TCP ports, potentially gaining root access.

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-2018-10635?

CVE-2018-10635 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Universal Robots Robot Controllers Version CB 3.1, SW Version 3.4.5-100, published on 11 Jul 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Universal Robots Robot Controllers Version CB 3.1, SW Version 3.4.5-100, ports 30001/TCP to 30003/TCP listen for arbitrary URScript code and execute the code. This enables a remote attacker who has access to the ports to remotely execute code that may allow root access to be obtained.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-10635?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Universal-Robots Cb3.1 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10635?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-10635 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2018-10635 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-10635 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j5px-4rch-gg47.

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