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. File upload functionality allows any users authenticated on the web interface to upload files containing code to the web root, allowing these files to be executed as root.
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction requiring only low-level privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 8 products from watchguard, from watchguard, from watchguard and 5 others, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2018, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2018-05-02T21:29:00.980
2024-11-21T03:41:35.817
Modified
CVSSv3.0: 8.8 (HIGH)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
8.0
10.0
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | watchguard | ap200_firmware | < 1.2.9.15 | Yes |
| Hardware | watchguard | ap200 | - | No |
| Operating System | watchguard | ap102_firmware | < 1.2.9.15 | Yes |
| Hardware | watchguard | ap102 | - | No |
| Operating System | watchguard | ap100_firmware | < 1.2.9.15 | Yes |
| Hardware | watchguard | ap100 | - | No |
| Operating System | watchguard | ap300_firmware | < 2.0.0.10 | Yes |
| Hardware | watchguard | ap300 | - | No |
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