What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-0521?

CVE-2018-0521 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.8%.

Wxr 1900Dhp2 Firmware CVE-2018-0521

HIGH

Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)

2018-03-09 vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Authentication Bypass Wxr 1900Dhp2 Firmware

8.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

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

Attack Vector

Adjacent

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 09, 2018 - 16:29 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionNVD

Buffalo WXR-1900DHP2 firmware Ver.2.48 and earlier allows an attacker to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary commands on the device via unspecified vectors.

AnalysisAI

Buffalo WXR-1900DHP2 firmware Ver.2.48 and earlier allows an attacker to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary commands on the device via unspecified vectors. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306), which allows attackers to access critical functionality without authentication. Buffalo WXR-1900DHP2 firmware Ver.2.48 and earlier allows an attacker to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary commands on the device via unspecified vectors. Affected products include: Buffalo Wxr-1900Dhp2 Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Require authentication for all sensitive operations, implement defense in depth.