CVE-2018-17440 File upload in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 8 Oct 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can upload malicious PHP files via an FTP server with hardcoded credentials to execute arbitrary code on D-Link Central WiFi Manager devices.

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-2018-17440?

CVE-2018-17440 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Oct 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered on D-Link Central WiFi Manager before v 1.03r0100-Beta1. They expose an FTP server that serves by default on port 9000 and has hardcoded credentials (admin, admin). Taking advantage of this, a remote unauthenticated attacker could execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading any file in the web root directory and then accessing it via a request.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17440?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Central Wifimanager.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17440?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17440 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-17440 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-17440 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m8v4-m34m-jgj6.