HIGH

CVE-2018-19911

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

13.4%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

FreeSWITCH through 1.8.2, when mod_xml_rpc is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the api/system or txtapi/system (or api/bg_system or txtapi/bg_system) query string on TCP port 8080, as demonstrated by an api/system?calc URI. This can also be exploited via CSRF. Alternatively, the default password of works for the freeswitch account can sometimes be used.

Technical details

Published
12/6/2018

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-19911?

FreeSWITCH through 1.8.2, when mod_xml_rpc is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the api/system or txtapi/system (or api/bg_system or txtapi/bg_system) query string on TCP port 8080, as demonstrated by an api/system?calc URI. This can also be exploited via CSRF. Alternatively, the default password of works for the freeswitch account can sometimes be used.

Is CVE-2018-19911 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2018-19911 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 13.4%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-19911?

CVE-2018-19911 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

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