CVE-2018-9249 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass authentication on FiberHome VDSL2 Modems by ignoring client-side JavaScript redirects, gaining unauthorized access.

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-2018-9249?

CVE-2018-9249 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

FiberHome VDSL2 Modem HG 150-UB devices allow authentication bypass by ignoring the parent.location='login.html' JavaScript code in the response to an unauthenticated request.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-9249?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fiberhome Vdsl2 Modem Hg 150-Ub Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9249?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-9249 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2018-9249 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-9249 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-99jj-qh79-5jr9.

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