CVE-2018-7084 Command injection in Aruba Instant (IAP)

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary system commands on Aruba Instant access points via the web interface, leading to full device compromise.

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-2018-7084?

CVE-2018-7084 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Siemens Scalance W1750d Firmware, published on 10 May 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A command injection vulnerability is present that permits an unauthenticated user with access to the Aruba Instant web interface to execute arbitrary system commands within the underlying operating system. An attacker could use this ability to copy files, read configuration, write files, delete files, or reboot the device. Workaround: Block access to the Aruba Instant web interface from all untrusted users. Resolution: Fixed in Aruba Instant 4.2.4.12, 6.5.4.11, 8.3.0.6, and 8.4.0.1

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-7084?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Arubanetworks Aruba Instant, Siemens Scalance W1750d Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7084?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-7084 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-2018-7084 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-7084 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Siemens Scalance W1750d Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pxhj-rpvv-rcrx.

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