CVE-2018-11491

ASUS HG100 devices with firmware before 1.05.12 allow unauthenticated access, leading to remote command execution

published July 25, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
7%
Percentile
93.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Unauthenticated access is a recipe for disaster! ASUS HG100 devices running firmware before 1.05.12 could allow anyone to execute commands remotely, like a guest at a hotel who can stroll into the manager's office. 🚨 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can waltz into the kitchen and start cooking without authorization. No checks mean anyone can whip up something dangerous! If an attacker takes advantage of this vulnerability, they could run any command they want on the device. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data or even control over the entire network. It's a scenario that could turn your cozy home network into a hacker's playground!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can waltz into the kitchen and start cooking without authorization. No checks mean anyone can whip up something dangerous! This vulnerability in ASUS HG100 devices stems from a lack of authentication checks, allowing remote command execution without any prior login. Essentially, the device trusts requests that it shouldn’t, which is a huge red flag!

What to do

If an attacker takes advantage of this vulnerability, they could run any command they want on the device. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data or even control over the entire network. It's a scenario that could turn your cozy home network into a hacker's playground! To protect your devices, upgrade your ASUS HG100 firmware to version 1.05.12 or later immediately. Regularly check for firmware updates to keep your devices secure. Implement network monitoring to catch any unauthorized access attempts. You've got this! Just follow these steps and you'll be securing your network in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06703 · 93.9th percentile
Published
2018-07-25T13:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 JUL 13:00Z
    ASUS HG100 devices with firmware before 1.05.12 allow unauthenticated access, leading to remote command execution
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