What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-1146?

CVE-2018-1146 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 29.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-1146?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-1146. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 29.1%.

N750 Firmware CVE-2018-1146

HIGH

2018-04-19 vulnreport@tenable.com

Information Disclosure N750 Firmware

7.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

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

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:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 19, 2018 - 13:29 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionNVD

A remote unauthenticated user can enable telnet on the Belkin N750 using firmware version 1.10.22 by sending a crafted HTTP request to set.cgi. When enabled the telnet session requires no password and provides root access.

AnalysisAI

A remote unauthenticated user can enable telnet on the Belkin N750 using firmware version 1.10.22 by sending a crafted HTTP request to set.cgi. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

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.