CVE-2018-10562
An issue was discovered on Dasan GPON home routers. Command Injection can occur via the dest_host parameter in a diag_action=ping request to a…
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- CVSS score
- 9.8 Critical
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2022-03-31, remediation due 2022-04-21)
- Ransomware
- Known ransomware campaign use
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-78
- Published
- 2018-05-04
- Last modified
- 2026-06-17
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
An issue was discovered on Dasan GPON home routers. Command Injection can occur via the dest_host parameter in a diag_action=ping request to a GponForm/diag_Form URI. Because the router saves ping results in /tmp and transmits them to the user when the user revisits /diag.html, it's quite simple to execute commands and retrieve their output.
Affected products
- dasannetworks gpon router firmware
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use. Federal remediation deadline: 2022-04-21.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score. For the actively exploited vulnerabilities that matter this week, read The Exploit HQ daily security brief.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107053
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44576/
- https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/critical-vulnerability-gpon-router/
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2018-10562
FAQ
Is CVE-2018-10562 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2018-10562 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2022-03-31, with a federal remediation deadline of 2022-04-21. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-10562?
CVE-2018-10562 has a CVSS base score of 9.8 (Critical). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
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Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.
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