How severe is CVE-2018-19242?

CVE-2018-19242 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-2018-19242 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-19242?

CVE-2018-19242 primarily affects Trendnet Tew-632brp Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19242?

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-2018-19242 published?

CVE-2018-19242 was published on 2018-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-19242

CVE-2018-19242 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trendnet Tew-632brp 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Trendnet Tew-632brp Firmware
Published: 2018-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Buffer overflow in apply.cgi on TRENDnet TEW-632BRP 1.010B32 and TEW-673GRU devices allows attackers to hijack the control flow to any attacker-specified location by crafting a POST request payload (with authentication).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-19242?: Buffer overflow in apply.cgi on TRENDnet TEW-632BRP 1.010B32 and TEW-673GRU devices allows attackers to hijack the control flow to any attacker-specified location by crafting a POST request payload (with authentication).
How severe is CVE-2018-19242?: CVE-2018-19242 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-2018-19242 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-19242?: CVE-2018-19242 primarily affects Trendnet Tew-632brp Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19242?: 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-2018-19242 published?: CVE-2018-19242 was published on 2018-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:trendnet:tew-632brp_firmware:1.010b32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:trendnet:tew-673gru_firmware:1.00b40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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