CVE-2018-7357 Missing authorization in ZXHN H168N
An improper access control flaw in ZTE ZXHN H168N routers allows unauthorized users to gain access to the device.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-7357?
CVE-2018-7357 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in ZTE ZXHN H168N, published on 14 Nov 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ZTE ZXHN H168N product with versions V2.2.0_PK1.2T5, V2.2.0_PK1.2T2, V2.2.0_PK11T7 and V2.2.0_PK11T have an improper access control vulnerability, which may allow an unauthorized user to gain unauthorized access.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-7357?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Zte Zxhn H168n Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7357?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-7357 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2018-7357 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-7357 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in ZTE ZXHN H168N
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qc94-5pg8-p2vm.