CVE-2018-6388 Command injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published 29 Jan 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands on iBall routers via shell metacharacters in the ping test arguments.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-6388?

CVE-2018-6388 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Jan 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

iBall iB-WRA150N 1.2.6 build 110401 Rel.47776n devices allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the ping test arguments on the Diagnostics page.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-6388?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Iball Ib-Wra150n Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6388?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-6388 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-2018-6388 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-6388 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fhrw-gh58-w86x.