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CVE-2018-7756 EXPLOIT

9.8
CRITICAL · CVSS 3.0 · EPSS 60.7% (pctl 99)

Patch early

A public exploit exists.

Description

RunExeFile.exe in the installer for DEWESoft X3 SP1 (64-bit) devices does not require authentication for sessions on TCP port 1999, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or access internal commands, as demonstrated by a RUN command that launches a .EXE file located at an arbitrary external URL, or a "SETFIREWALL Off" command.

Scoring

CVSS9.8 (CRITICAL, v3.0)
VectorCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS60.74% — more likely to be exploited than 99% of all CVEs
WeaknessCWE-94
On CISA KEVno
Public exploityes
Published2018-03-15
Last modified2026-06-17

Affected (1)

VendorProduct
dewesoftdewesoft

Public exploits

SourceTitleDate
exploit-dbDEWESoft X3 SP1 (x64) - Remote Command Execution2018-03-12

References

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