CVE-2018-5757
CVE-2018-5757 is a high-severity vulnerability in Audiocodes 420hd Ip Phone 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: 9.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Audiocodes 420hd Ip Phone Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered on AudioCodes 450HD IP Phone devices with firmware 3.0.0.535.106. The traceroute and ping functionality, which uses a parameter in a request to command.cgi from the Monitoring page in the web UI, unsafely puts user-alterable data directly into an OS command, leading to Remote Code Execution via shell metacharacters in the query string.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-5757?
- An issue was discovered on AudioCodes 450HD IP Phone devices with firmware 3.0.0.535.106. The traceroute and ping functionality, which uses a parameter in a request to command.cgi from the Monitoring page in the web UI, unsafely puts user-alterable data directly into an OS command, leading to Remote Code Execution via shell metacharacters in the query string.
- How severe is CVE-2018-5757?
- CVE-2018-5757 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-2018-5757 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-5757?
- CVE-2018-5757 affects Audiocodes 420hd Ip Phone Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-5757?
- 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-2018-5757 published?
- CVE-2018-5757 was published on 2019-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:audiocodes:420hd_ip_phone_firmware:3.0.0.535.106:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Audiocodes 420hd Ip Phone Firmware
- CVE-2018-10093 — High (CVSS 8.8): AudioCodes IP phone 420HD devices using firmware version 2.2.12.126 allow Remote Code Execution.
- CVE-2018-10091 — Medium (CVSS 4.8): AudioCodes IP phone 420HD devices using firmware version 2.2.12.126 allow XSS.
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