What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-7357?

CVE-2018-7357 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: 87.9%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-7357?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-7357. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 87.9%.

Zxhn H168N Firmware CVE-2018-7357

HIGH

Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)

2018-11-14 psirt@zte.com.cn

Authentication Bypass Zte Zxhn H168N 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

Nov 14, 2018 - 15:29 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

ZTE ZXHN H168N product with versions V2.2.0_PK1.2T5, V2.2.0_PK1.2T2, V2.2.0_PK11T7 and V2.2.0_PK11T have an improper access control vulnerability, which may allow an unauthorized user to gain. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and 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. ZTE ZXHN H168N product with versions V2.2.0_PK1.2T5, V2.2.0_PK1.2T2, V2.2.0_PK11T7 and V2.2.0_PK11T have an improper access control vulnerability, which may allow an unauthorized user to gain unauthorized access. Affected products include: Zte Zxhn H168N 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.