CVE-2018-5795 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability has been found in versions of Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless WiNG 5.x prior to 5.8.6.9 and 5.9.x prior to 5.9.1.3. This vulnerability allows for unauthorized write access to arbitrary files through the WebGUI on the WiNG Access Point/Controller.

Understanding CVE-2018-5795

This CVE-2018-5795 vulnerability affects Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless WiNG 5.x versions before 5.8.6.9 and 5.9.x before 5.9.1.3.

What is CVE-2018-5795?

CVE-2018-5795 is a security flaw in Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless WiNG 5.x that permits unauthorized write access to arbitrary files via the WebGUI on the WiNG Access Point/Controller.

The Impact of CVE-2018-5795

This vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to write to sensitive files, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or system compromise.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-5795

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE-2018-5795 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless WiNG 5.x before 5.8.6.9 and 5.9.x before 5.9.1.3, allowing Arbitrary File Write from the WebGUI on the WiNG Access Point/Controller.

Affected Systems and Versions

Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless WiNG 5.x versions prior to 5.8.6.9
Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless WiNG 5.9.x versions prior to 5.9.1.3

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited through the WebGUI on the WiNG Access Point/Controller, enabling unauthorized write access to arbitrary files.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2018-5795 with the following measures:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to the patched versions 5.8.6.9 for WiNG 5.x and 5.9.1.3 for WiNG 5.9.x
Restrict access to the WebGUI to authorized personnel only

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit file write activities on the WiNG Access Point/Controller
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Extreme Networks promptly to address the vulnerability