Remote code execution in VMware NSX SD-WAN Edge
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2018-6961 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-77 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
SD-WAN Edge Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc |
| Vendor | VMware, Inc |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Command injection
EUVDB-ID: #VU12801
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 9.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6961
CWE-ID:
CWE-77 - Command injection
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists in the local web UI component due to command injection. A remote attacker can inject arbitrary command and execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Update to version 3.1.2.
Vulnerable software versionsSD-WAN Edge: 2.0 - 3.1.1
External linkshttp://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0011.html
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0011.1.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected device in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
