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TP-Link EAP Controller lets low-level users act as admin

CVE-2018-10168 · published 8 years ago
Summary

Versions 2.5.4 and 2.6.0 of the TP-Link EAP (and Omada) Controller on Windows do not check a user's rights when using the web interface, so a regular user can send any command as if they were an administrator. This could let them change network settings or view sensitive data. Upgrade to version 2.6.1 or later to restore proper permission checks.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
tp-link eap_controller 2.5.4
2.6.0
cpe:2.3:a:tp-link:eap_controller:2.5.4:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
Original advisory text
TP-Link EAP Controller and Omada Controller versions 2.5.4_Windows/2.6.0_Windows do not control privileges for usage of the Web API, allowing a low-privilege user to make any request as an Administ...
TP-Link EAP Controller and Omada Controller versions 2.5.4_Windows/2.6.0_Windows do not control privileges for usage of the Web API, allowing a low-privilege user to make any request as an Administrator. This is fixed in version 2.6.1_Windows.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
8.8 High
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-269Improper Privilege Management
Timeline
Published3 May 2018
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-10168 · NVD
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