Vulnerability identifier: #VU12801

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
SD-WAN Edge
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description
The 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.

Mitigation
Update to version 3.1.2.

Vulnerable software versions

SD-WAN Edge: 2.0 - 3.1.1

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External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0011.html
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0011.1.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.