Vulnerability Intelligence Report
CVE-2018-16118
A shell escape vulnerability in /webconsole/APIController in the API Configuration component of Sophos XG firewall 17.0.8 MR-8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metachracters in the "X-Forwarded-for" HTTP header.
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
8.1
HIGH
EPSS Probability:3.72%
Executive Threat Verdict
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| sophos | sfos | 16.5, 17.0, 17.0.8, 17.1 |
| sophos | xg_firewall | all |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
3.724%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | MITRE Corporation · N/A · USA |
| Reserved | 2018-08-29T00:00:00 |
| Published | 2019-06-20T16:02:54 |
| Last Updated | 2024-08-05T10:17:38 |
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