CVE-2018-19168
CVE-2018-19168 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Fruitywifi Project Fruitywifi with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Fruitywifi Project Fruitywifi
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Shell Metacharacter Injection in www/modules/save.php in FruityWifi (aka PatatasFritas/PatataWifi) through 2.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges via a crafted mod_name parameter in a POST request. NOTE: unlike in CVE-2018-17317, the attacker does not need a valid session.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-19168?
- Shell Metacharacter Injection in www/modules/save.php in FruityWifi (aka PatatasFritas/PatataWifi) through 2.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges via a crafted mod_name parameter in a POST request. NOTE: unlike in CVE-2018-17317, the attacker does not need a valid session.
- How severe is CVE-2018-19168?
- CVE-2018-19168 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-19168 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-19168?
- CVE-2018-19168 affects Fruitywifi Project Fruitywifi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-19168?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-19168 published?
- CVE-2018-19168 was published on 2018-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:fruitywifi_project:fruitywifi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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