CVE-2018-18473 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Attackers can use hardcoded passwords to enable SSH and gain root access, leading to remote code execution and full system takeover on PATLITE 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-2018-18473?
CVE-2018-18473 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Mar 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A hidden backdoor on PATLITE NH-FB Series devices with firmware version 1.45 or earlier, NH-FV Series devices with firmware version 1.10 or earlier, and NBM Series devices with firmware version 1.09 or earlier allow attackers to enable an SSH daemon via the "kankichi" or "kamiyo4" password to the _secret1.htm URI. Subsequently, the default password of root for the root account allows an attacker to conduct remote code execution and as a result take over the system.
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-18473?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Patlite Nbm-D88n Firmware, Patlite Nhl-3fb1 Firmware, Patlite Nhl-3fv1n Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18473?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-18473 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-18473 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-18473 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2frq-p9c8-qr2h.