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CVE-2018-25143: Microhard Systems IPn4G 1.1.0 Backdoor Jailbreak via Microhard Sh Service

Microhard Systems IPn4G 1.1.0 contains a service vulnerability that allows authenticated users to enable a restricted SSH shell with a default 'msshc' user. Attackers can exploit a custom 'ping' command in the NcFTP environment to escape the restricted shell and execute commands with root privileges.

HighCVSS 8.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
Glexia's TakeAutomated analysis

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw affects Microhard IPn4G 1.1.0 build 1098 gateways. An authenticated user can enable a restricted SSH shell, then escape it through a custom ping function and run commands as root. That creates full device compromise risk. The sources include a public exploit reference, but do not show confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to organizations running Microhard IPn4G 1.1.0 build 1098, especially where management interfaces are reachable by untrusted networks or many authenticated users. Evidence does not identify other affected versions or products. Treat as high priority for any exposed or remotely administered IPn4G gateway. The business risk is full compromise of network edge equipment after authenticated access. Prioritize inventory, exposure reduction, and vendor guidance review. Mitigation focus: Check Microhard guidance for fixed firmware or vendor-recommended mitigations.; Restrict management access to trusted administrative networks only.; Review and remove unnecessary authenticated users..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

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CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.8CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

8.8High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2018-25143Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Microhard SystemsMicrohard Systems 3G/4G Cellular Ethernet and Serial Gateway Backdoor JailbreakIPn4G 1.1.0 build 1098Listed
Weakness

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CWE-78 · source CWE mapping

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

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