CVE-2018-7756

Public Exploit

Description

RunExeFile.exe in the installer for DEWESoft X3 SP1 (64-bit) devices does not require authentication for sessions on TCP port 1999, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or access internal commands, as demonstrated by a RUN command that launches a .EXE file located at an arbitrary external URL, or a "SETFIREWALL Off" command.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 52.66% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory altervista.org Third-Party Advisory exploit-db.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/DEWESOFT-X3-REMOTE-INTERNAL-COMMAND-ACCESS.txt third party advisory exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44275/ exploit vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-7756?
CVE-2018-7756 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-7756?
To fix CVE-2018-7756, 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-2018-7756 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-7756 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~53% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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