CVE-2018-17442 File upload in n/a

High 8.8 Published 8 Oct 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote authenticated attackers can upload malicious files to execute arbitrary PHP code on D-Link Central WiFi Manager devices.

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-2018-17442?

CVE-2018-17442 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Oct 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered on D-Link Central WiFi Manager before v 1.03r0100-Beta1. An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the onUploadLogPic endpoint allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17442?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Central Wifimanager.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17442?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17442 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-17442 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-17442 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w7m4-2jq4-rrh5.