HIGH

CVE-2018-4073

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

42.0%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

An exploitable Permission Assignment vulnerability exists in the ACEManager EmbeddedAceSet_Task.cgi functionality of Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 FW 4.9.3. The the binary the endpoint /cgi-bin/Embeded_Ace_TLSet_Task.cgi is a very similar endpoint that is designed for use with setting table values that can cause an arbitrary setting writes, resulting in the unverified changes to any system setting. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request, or run the binary as any user, to trigger this vulnerability.

Technical details

Published
5/6/2019

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-4073?

An exploitable Permission Assignment vulnerability exists in the ACEManager EmbeddedAceSet_Task.cgi functionality of Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 FW 4.9.3. The the binary the endpoint /cgi-bin/Embeded_Ace_TLSet_Task.cgi is a very similar endpoint that is designed for use with setting table values that can cause an arbitrary setting writes, resulting in the unverified changes to any system setting. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request, or run the binary as any user, to trigger this vulnerability.

Is CVE-2018-4073 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2018-4073 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 42.0%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-4073?

CVE-2018-4073 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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