CVE-2018-14782 Missing authorization in NetComm Wireless G LTE Light Industrial M2M Router (NWL-25) with firmware 2.0.29.11 and prior.

High 7.5 Published 10 Aug 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can access configuration files and profiles on NetComm Wireless LTE M2M Routers, exposing sensitive device settings.

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-2018-14782?

CVE-2018-14782 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in ICS-CERT NetComm Wireless G LTE Light Industrial M2M Router (NWL-25) with firmware 2.0.29.11 and prior., published on 10 Aug 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

NetComm Wireless G LTE Light Industrial M2M Router (NWL-25) with firmware 2.0.29.11 and prior. The device allows access to configuration files and profiles without authenticating the user.

Weakness: CWE-287, CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-14782?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netcommwireless Nwl-25 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14782?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-14782 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-2018-14782 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-14782 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c9h3-cr9m-xr3g.