CVE-2018-15887
CVE-2018-15887 is a high-severity vulnerability in Asus Dsl-n12e C1 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Asus Dsl-n12e C1 Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
Main_Analysis_Content.asp in ASUS DSL-N12E_C1 1.1.2.3_345 is prone to Authenticated Remote Command Execution, which allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands via service parameters, such as shell metacharacters in the destIP parameter of a cmdMethod=ping request.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-15887?
- Main_Analysis_Content.asp in ASUS DSL-N12E_C1 1.1.2.3_345 is prone to Authenticated Remote Command Execution, which allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands via service parameters, such as shell metacharacters in the destIP parameter of a cmdMethod=ping request.
- How severe is CVE-2018-15887?
- CVE-2018-15887 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-15887 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-15887?
- CVE-2018-15887 affects Asus Dsl-n12e C1 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-15887?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-15887 published?
- CVE-2018-15887 was published on 2018-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:asus:dsl-n12e_c1_firmware:1.1.2.3_345:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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