CVE-2018-13315 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 26 Nov 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can change the admin password on TOTOLINK A3002RU routers due to incorrect access control in the password setup form.

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-2018-13315?

CVE-2018-13315 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Nov 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Incorrect access control in formPasswordSetup in TOTOLINK A3002RU version 1.0.8 allows attackers to change the admin user's password via an unauthenticated POST request.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-13315?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Totolink A3002ru Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-13315?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-13315 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2018-13315 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-13315 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vw86-c7px-f6g6.