CVE-2011-4501

Description

The UPnP IGD implementation in Edimax EdiLinux on the Edimax BR-6104K with firmware before 3.25, Edimax 6114Wg, Canyon-Tech CN-WF512 with firmware 1.83, Canyon-Tech CN-WF514 with firmware 2.08, Sitecom WL-153 with firmware before 1.39, and Sweex LB000021 with firmware 3.15 allows remote attackers to establish arbitrary port mappings by sending a UPnP AddPortMapping action in a SOAP request to the WAN interface, related to an "external forwarding" vulnerability.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.24% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory cert.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.upnp-hacks.org/devices.html
http://www.upnp-hacks.org/suspect.html
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/357851 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4501?
CVE-2011-4501 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-4501?
To fix CVE-2011-4501, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2011-4501 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2011-4501 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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