Arbitrary file upload in Sierrawireless Airlink Es440
CVE-2018-4063
An exploitable remote code execution vulnerability exists in the upload.cgi functionality of Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 FW 4.9.3. A specially crafted HTTP request can upload a file, resulting in executable code being uploaded, and routable, to the webserver. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.
Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.271 (98.0th percentile), scored .
Moderate probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — watch for active exploitation reports. 98th percentile — 98.0% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.271 · newest: 0.271 · change: 0.000
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
References
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/152648/Sierra-Wireless-AirLink-ES450-ACEManager-u… (Exploit, VDB Entry)
- ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-122-03 (US Government Resource, Third Party Advisory)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/108147 (vdb-entry, Broken Link)
- talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0748 (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (US Government Resource)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-4063?
- CVE-2018-4063 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sierrawireless Airlink Es440, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2019-05-06.
- How severe is CVE-2018-4063?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2018-4063 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2018-4063 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2025-12-12), indicating it is being actively exploited.