ID:6333 - Exploit for Security restrictions bypass in AsusWRT - CVE-2018-5999

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:6333 - Exploit for Security restrictions bypass in AsusWRT - CVE-2018-5999

ID:6333 - Exploit for Security restrictions bypass in AsusWRT - CVE-2018-5999

Published: June 17, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU10255
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-5999
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
AsusWRT

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to a flaw in the handle_request function in router/httpd/httpd.c. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP POST request and bypass security restrictions.

Remediation

Update to version 3.0.0.4.384_10007 or later.