CVE-2018-25134 Synaccess netBooter NP-02x/NP-08x 6.8 Authentication Bypass via webNewAcct.cgi
Unauthenticated attackers can create admin accounts via webNewAcct.cgi, gaining unauthorized control over power supply management.
- 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-2018-25134?
CVE-2018-25134 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Synaccess Networks Inc. netBooter NP-02x/NP-08x, published on 24 Dec 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Synaccess netBooter NP-02x/NP-08x 6.8 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the webNewAcct.cgi script that allows unauthenticated attackers to create admin user accounts. Attackers can exploit the missing control check by sending crafted POST requests to create administrative accounts and gain unauthorized control over power supply management.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-25134?
How do I fix CVE-2018-25134?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-25134 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2018-25134 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-25134 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f9jj-8x8f-vvx3.