CVE-2018-11241

An issue was discovered on SoftCase T-Router build 20112017 devices

published September 21, 2018

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ A remote attacker can write to crontab on SoftCase T-Router devices and gain root access! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of your system like a restaurant kitchen where an unverified chef can not only add ingredients to the menu but also change existing recipes and order supplies without permission. If they sneak in, they could whip up something disastrous! This vulnerability allows an attacker to read and write arbitrary files on the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access or manipulation of critical files. The consequences could range from data leaks to full system compromise, making it a surprisingly sneaky risk!

Put simply

Think of your system like a restaurant kitchen where an unverified chef can not only add ingredients to the menu but also change existing recipes and order supplies without permission. If they sneak in, they could whip up something disastrous! The issue arises when the system fails to properly authenticate requests to modify crontab files. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, effectively taking over the device as a root user.

What to do

This vulnerability allows an attacker to read and write arbitrary files on the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access or manipulation of critical files. The consequences could range from data leaks to full system compromise, making it a surprisingly sneaky risk! To protect against this vulnerability, ensure that your SoftCase T-Router is updated to the latest production build available as of Spring 2018. Review user permissions and restrict access to sensitive operations. Regularly audit your systems for any unauthorized changes! You've got this! With a quick update and some vigilance, you can secure your devices and keep your network safe! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03699 ยท 89.6th percentile
Published
2018-09-21T15:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 SEP 15:00Z
    An issue was discovered on SoftCase T-Router build 20112017 devices
    cvelistv5