CVE-2018-19168 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 11 Nov 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code with root privileges via shell metacharacter injection in the mod_name parameter without authentication.

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-2018-19168?

CVE-2018-19168 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Nov 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Shell Metacharacter Injection in www/modules/save.php in FruityWifi (aka PatatasFritas/PatataWifi) through 2.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges via a crafted mod_name parameter in a POST request. NOTE: unlike in CVE-2018-17317, the attacker does not need a valid session.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-19168?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fruitywifi Project Fruitywifi.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19168?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-19168 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2018-19168 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-19168 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-24fx-v9pv-mr36.