CVE-2018-9249
CVE-2018-9249 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Fiberhome Vdsl2 Modem Hg 150-ub Firmware 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Fiberhome Vdsl2 Modem Hg 150-ub Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
FiberHome VDSL2 Modem HG 150-UB devices allow authentication bypass by ignoring the parent.location='login.html' JavaScript code in the response to an unauthenticated request.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-9249?
- FiberHome VDSL2 Modem HG 150-UB devices allow authentication bypass by ignoring the parent.location='login.html' JavaScript code in the response to an unauthenticated request.
- How severe is CVE-2018-9249?
- CVE-2018-9249 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-2018-9249 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-9249?
- CVE-2018-9249 affects Fiberhome Vdsl2 Modem Hg 150-ub Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-9249?
- 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-2018-9249 published?
- CVE-2018-9249 was published on 2018-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:fiberhome:vdsl2_modem_hg_150-ub_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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