CVE-2017-18369

The Billion 5200W-T 1.02b.rc5.dt49 router distributed by TrueOnline has a command injection vulnerability in the Remote System Log forwarding function, which…

published May 2, 2019

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.3th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
68%
Percentile
99.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A simple web request can open the door to command execution! An unauthenticated user can exploit the Billion 5200W-T router's Remote System Log function by manipulating the syslogServerAddr parameter. 🔥 Think of it like a hotel guest who can sneak into the manager's office and change the security settings without ever showing ID. This vulnerability allows attackers to send commands as if they had the keys to the router! If exploited, an attacker could take control of the router and execute malicious commands, potentially compromising the entire network. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or a full network takeover — a nightmare scenario for any user!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel guest who can sneak into the manager's office and change the security settings without ever showing ID. This vulnerability allows attackers to send commands as if they had the keys to the router! This command injection vulnerability resides in the adv_remotelog.asp page of the Billion 5200W-T router, allowing unauthenticated users to manipulate the syslogServerAddr parameter to run arbitrary commands on the device.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could take control of the router and execute malicious commands, potentially compromising the entire network. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or a full network takeover — a nightmare scenario for any user! To safeguard your device, ensure that the router is updated to the latest firmware version. If updates are not available, consider isolating the affected router from critical networks to minimize exposure. Regularly audit your network devices for vulnerabilities, and implement strong network segmentation. 🛡️ You've got this! By following these steps, you can enhance your network's security and keep those pesky attackers at bay! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.67644 · 99.3th percentile
Published
2019-05-02T16:14Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 MAY 16:14Z
    The Billion 5200W-T 1.02b.rc5.dt49 router distributed by TrueOnline has a command injection vulnerability in the Remote System Log forwarding function, which…
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