What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-6018?

CVE-2015-6018 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 22.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2015-6018?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2015-6018. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 22.1%.

Pmg5318 B20A Firmware CVE-2015-6018

CRITICAL

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CWE-264)

2015-12-31 cret@cert.org

Zyxel Privilege Escalation Pmg5318 B20A Firmware

9.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 31, 2015 - 05:59 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

The diagnostic-ping implementation on ZyXEL PMG5318-B20A devices with firmware before 1.00(AANC.2)C0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the PingIPAddr parameter.

AnalysisAI

The diagnostic-ping implementation on ZyXEL PMG5318-B20A devices with firmware before 1.00(AANC.2)C0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the PingIPAddr parameter. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 22.1%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. The diagnostic-ping implementation on ZyXEL PMG5318-B20A devices with firmware before 1.00(AANC.2)C0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the PingIPAddr parameter. Affected products include: Zyxel Pmg5318-B20A Firmware. Version information: before 1.00.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.