CVE-2018-12048 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass Management Mode authentication on Canon printers to gain full device access, requiring users to apply documented security best practices.

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-2018-12048?

CVE-2018-12048 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Jun 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A remote attacker can bypass the Management Mode on the Canon LBP7110Cw web interface without a PIN for /checkLogin.cgi via vectors involving /portal_top.html to get full access to the device. NOTE: the vendor reportedly responded that this issue occurs when a customer keeps the default settings without using the countermeasures and best practices shown in the documentation

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12048?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Canon Lbp7110cw Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12048?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-12048 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-2018-12048 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-12048 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cjw8-qfrh-4g9m.

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