#VU22867 Credentials management in Maxwell Basic - CVE-2018-18871

Vulnerability identifier: #VU22867

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-18871

CWE-ID: CWE-255

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Maxwell Basic
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: Gigaset

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to missing password verification in the web interface. A remote attacker can change the admin password without authentication and without knowing the original password.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Maxwell Basic: 2.22.7

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External links
https://www.sit.fraunhofer.de/fileadmin/dokumente/CVE/Advisory_Gigaset_Maxwell.pdf?_=1541431343

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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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.