CVE-2018-10167

Public Exploit

Description

The web application backup file in the TP-Link EAP Controller and Omada Controller versions 2.5.4_Windows/2.6.0_Windows is encrypted with a hard-coded cryptographic key, so anyone who knows that key and the algorithm can decrypt it. A low-privilege user could decrypt and modify the backup file in order to elevate their privileges. This is fixed in version 2.6.1_Windows.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.46%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory coresecurity.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104094 third party advisory vdb entry
https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/tp-link-eap-controller-multiple-vulnerabilities third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-10167?
CVE-2018-10167 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-10167?
To fix CVE-2018-10167, 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-2018-10167 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-10167 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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