CVE-2018-18377 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published 16 Oct 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Attackers can reset the router to factory settings to gain administrative access using default credentials.

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-2018-18377?

CVE-2018-18377 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Oct 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

goform/setReset on Orange AirBox Y858_FL_01.16_04 devices allows attackers to reset a router to factory settings, which can be used to login using the default admin:admin credentials.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-18377?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Orange Airbox Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18377?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-18377 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-2018-18377 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-18377 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4rmw-q3pr-hv24.