What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-7358?

CVE-2018-7358 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: 89.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-7358?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-7358. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 89.6%.

Zxhn H168N Firmware CVE-2018-7358

HIGH

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

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 change control vulnerability, which may allow an unauthorized user to perform. 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 Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. 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 change control vulnerability, which may allow an unauthorized user to perform unauthorized operations. Affected products include: Zte Zxhn H168N Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.