CVE-2018-16334 Command injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published 2 Sep 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands on Tenda AC9 and AC10 routers via the mac parameter in POST requests.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-16334?

CVE-2018-16334 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Sep 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered on Tenda AC9 V15.03.05.19(6318)_CN and AC10 V15.03.06.23_CN devices. The mac parameter in a POST request is used directly in a doSystemCmd call, causing OS command injection.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16334?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Tendacn Ac10 Firmware, Tendacn Ac9 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16334?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16334 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2018-16334 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16334 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p98m-xpc7-793v.