CVE-2018-5997

An issue was discovered in the HTTP Server in RAVPower Filehub 2.000.056

published January 25, 2018

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
24%
Percentile
97.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ An unrestricted upload feature in RAVPower's HTTP Server could let attackers upload malicious files with root privileges! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of this like a hotel where anyone can check in and get a master key without any identification. They could access all the rooms and do whatever they want! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run any code as root, completely taking over the device. This means they could steal sensitive information, install malware, or even use the device as a launching pad for further attacks. Absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this like a hotel where anyone can check in and get a master key without any identification. They could access all the rooms and do whatever they want! This vulnerability stems from an unrestricted file upload and a path traversal issue, allowing attackers to upload files to the system with elevated privileges, leading to remote code execution.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run any code as root, completely taking over the device. This means they could steal sensitive information, install malware, or even use the device as a launching pad for further attacks. Absolutely devastating! To patch this vulnerability, update to the latest firmware version that addresses this issue. Additionally, restrict file uploads and validate user inputs. Regularly audit your security settings to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future. You've got this! With these steps, you'll be well on your way to securing your system. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.23537 ยท 97.8th percentile
Published
2018-01-25T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 JAN 17:00Z
    An issue was discovered in the HTTP Server in RAVPower Filehub 2.000.056
    cvelistv5