What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-9232?

CVE-2018-9232 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.2%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-9232?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-9232. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.2%.

Be126 Firmware CVE-2018-9232

HIGH

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2018-05-01 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Be126 Firmware

7.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

May 01, 2018 - 18:29 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

Due to the lack of firmware authentication in the upgrade process of T&W WIFI Repeater BE126 devices, an attacker can craft a malicious firmware and use it as an update.

AnalysisAI

Due to the lack of firmware authentication in the upgrade process of T&W WIFI Repeater BE126 devices, an attacker can craft a malicious firmware and use it as an update. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), 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. Due to the lack of firmware authentication in the upgrade process of T&W WIFI Repeater BE126 devices, an attacker can craft a malicious firmware and use it as an update. Affected products include: Twsz Be126 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.