CVE-2018-5553

Crestron DGE-100 Console Command Injection (FIXED)

Description

The Crestron Console service running on DGE-100, DM-DGE-200-C, and TS-1542-C devices with default configuration and running firmware versions 1.3384.00049.001 and lower are vulnerable to command injection that can be used to gain root-level access.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Users should update affected devices to the latest firmware version (1.3384.00059.001 or higher) available from Crestron's product pages.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 8.48% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory crestron.com
Affected: Crestron DGE-100
Affected: Crestron TS-1542-C
Affected: Crestron DM-DGE-200-C
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.crestron.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/5471/~/the-latest-details-from-crestron-on-security-and-safety-on-the-internet#CVE%C2%AD-2018%C2%AD-5553 vendor advisory
https://blog.rapid7.com/2018/06/12/r7-2018-15-cve-2018-5553-crestron-dge-100-console-command-injection-fixed/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-5553?
CVE-2018-5553 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-5553?
To fix CVE-2018-5553: Users should update affected devices to the latest firmware version (1.3384.00059.001 or higher) available from Crestron's product pages.
Is CVE-2018-5553 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-5553 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~8% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-5553?
CVE-2018-5553 affects Crestron DGE-100, Crestron TS-1542-C, Crestron DM-DGE-200-C.
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