CVE-2018-5768 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 20 Mar 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can achieve code execution on Tenda AC15 routers by exploiting hardcoded credentials in the COOKIE header.

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-2018-5768?

CVE-2018-5768 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Mar 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A remote, unauthenticated attacker can gain remote code execution on the the Tenda AC15 router with a specially crafted password parameter for the COOKIE header.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5768?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tendacn Ac15 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5768?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-5768 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-5768 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-5768 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v35h-v22h-83c9.