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CVE-2018-4069

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  • Published2019-05-06
  • WeaknessCWE-200

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Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the ACEManager authentication functionality of Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 FW 4.9.3. The ACEManager authentication functionality is done in plaintext XML to the web server. An attacker can listen to network traffic upstream from the device to capitalize on this vulnerability.

Timeline

dates in UTC
  1. 2019-05-0618:29CVE publishedNVD

Versions per branch

NVD
Sierrawireless airlink es450 firmwareversion to verify
BranchAffectedFixed in
4.9= 4.9.3no fix published

as publishedRanges as NVD and OSV publish them; a distribution’s build can be fixed under an older number.

Distribution builds and vendor advisories

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version not verifiedVersions not verified: read as OSV.dev and the vendors publish them, not checked against each vendor's release list.

Vendor advisories

  • ICSA-19-122-03 CISA3 known affected

    Sierra Wireless AirLink ALEOS (Update B)

    MP70 MP70E RV50 RV50X LX40 and LX60: All versions prior to 4.12 · LS300 GX400 GX440 and ES440: All versions prior to 4.4.9 · GX450 and ES450: All versions prior to 4.9.4

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Fix

  1. Mitigation from the vendor CISA ICSA-19-122-03 · 3 productsSierra Wireless recommends users upgrade to the latest version of ALEOS for the products and versions below. For upgrade assistance, contact an authorized AirLink reseller, Sierra Wireless sales, technical representative, or Sierra Wireless technical support.
  2. Mitigation from the vendor CISA ICSA-19-122-03 · 3 productsLS300, GX400, GX440, ES440: ALEOS 4.4.9 The ALEOS 4.4.9 Release Note is available (login required)
  3. Mitigation from the vendor CISA ICSA-19-122-03 · 3 productsGX450, ES450: ALEOS 4.9.4.p09
  4. Mitigation from the vendor CISA ICSA-19-122-03 · 3 productsMP70, MP70E, RV50, RV50X, LX40, LX60: ALEOS 4.12 The ALEOS 4.12.0 Release Note is available (login required)
  5. Mitigation from the vendor CISA ICSA-19-122-03 · 3 productsEnsure a strong password is set for the user account. For guidance on password strength, Sierra Wireless recommends the “memorized secret authenticator” guidelines in NIST SP800-63B.
  6. Mitigation from the vendor CISA ICSA-19-122-03 · 3 productsIf ALEOS Application Framework (AAF) is enabled, ensure a strong password is set for the AAF User account.

Detection

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Proof of concept
Metasploit modules
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Identifiers

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Published
2019-05-06
Last Modified
2026-06-17
NVD status
Modified
GitHub Advisory
GHSA-22gr-gpph-j2c5

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-4069?

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the ACEManager authentication functionality of Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 FW 4.9.3. The ACEManager authentication functionality is done in plaintext XML to the web server. An attacker can listen to network traffic upstream from the device to capitalize on this vulnerability.

Is CVE-2018-4069 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2018-4069 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 4.1% on 2026-11-09, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-4069?

CVE-2018-4069 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity), with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

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