CVE-2018-9232 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can install malicious firmware on T&W WIFI Repeater BE126 devices due to missing authentication in the upgrade process.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-9232?
CVE-2018-9232 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 May 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Due to the lack of firmware authentication in the upgrade process of T&W WIFI Repeater BE126 devices, an attacker can craft a malicious firmware and use it as an update.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-9232?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Twsz Be126 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9232?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-9232 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-9232 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-9232 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g4fv-xpf4-c34v.