CVE-2018-16739 Path traversal in n/a

High 8.8 Published 26 Oct 2023 Updated 11 Sep 2024

Attackers can exploit a path traversal vulnerability in ABUS TVIP devices to write arbitrary files and execute code with root privileges.

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-2018-16739?

CVE-2018-16739 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Oct 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered on certain ABUS TVIP devices. Due to a path traversal in /opt/cgi/admin/filewrite, an attacker can write to files, and thus execute code arbitrarily with root privileges.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16739?

It affects 47 products.

Products include Abus Tvip 10000 Firmware, Abus Tvip 10001 Firmware, Abus Tvip 10005 Firmware, Abus Tvip 10005a Firmware, Abus Tvip 10005b Firmware, Abus Tvip 10050 Firmware and 41 more.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16739?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16739 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2018-16739 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-16739 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2228-5m6x-4rqm.