CVE-2018-11491 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 25 Jul 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can execute remote commands on ASUS HG100 devices due to missing authentication checks.

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-2018-11491?

CVE-2018-11491 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Jul 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ASUS HG100 devices with firmware before 1.05.12 allow unauthenticated access, leading to remote command execution.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-11491?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Asus Hg100 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11491?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-11491 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2018-11491 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-11491 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qgh2-wrrh-xwch.