CVE-2018-6012 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 1 Nov 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary Python code on the RainMachine Mini-8 via the weather data source upload feature.

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-2018-6012?

CVE-2018-6012 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Nov 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The 'Weather Service' feature of the Green Electronics RainMachine Mini-8 (2nd generation) allows an attacker to inject arbitrary Python code via the 'Add new weather data source' upload function.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-6012?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rainmachine Mini-8 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6012?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-6012 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2018-6012 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-6012 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jh26-c29m-rh6m.