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An issue was discovered on WatchGuard AP100, AP102, and AP200 devices with firmware before 1.2.9.15, and AP300 devices with firmware before 2.0.0.10. The vulnerability lies in the file upload functionality, which permits any authenticated user on the web interface to upload files containing code to the web root. This flaw enables the uploaded files to be executed as root, potentially leading to remote code execution.
Overview
This vulnerability in WatchGuard AP devices allows authenticated users to upload malicious files to the web root, which can be executed as root, resulting in remote code execution. The issue affects devices with specific firmware versions and poses a significant security risk to the affected systems.
Remediation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users are advised to update the firmware of WatchGuard AP100, AP102, and AP200 devices to version 1.2.9.15 or later, and AP300 devices to version 2.0.0.10 or later. By applying the latest firmware updates, the file upload functionality can be secured to prevent unauthorized code execution on the devices.
References
- CVE-2018-10577 Details: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-10577
- Full Disclosure Mailing List: http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/May/12
- Exploit Database Entry: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45409
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
