CVE-2018-9077

CVE-2018-9077 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Lenovoemc Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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

Description

For some Iomega, Lenovo, LenovoEMC NAS devices versions 4.1.402.34662 and earlier, when changing the name of a share, an attacker can craft a command injection payload using backtick "``" characters in the share : name parameter. As a result, arbitrary commands may be executed as the root user. The attack requires a value __c and iomega parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-9077?
For some Iomega, Lenovo, LenovoEMC NAS devices versions 4.1.402.34662 and earlier, when changing the name of a share, an attacker can craft a command injection payload using backtick "``" characters in the share : name parameter. As a result, arbitrary commands may be executed as the root user. The attack requires a value __c and iomega parameter.
How severe is CVE-2018-9077?
CVE-2018-9077 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-9077 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-9077?
CVE-2018-9077 affects Lenovo Lenovoemc Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9077?
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-2018-9077 published?
CVE-2018-9077 was published on 2018-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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