CVE-2018-10167: tp-link eap_controller Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-10167 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in tp-link eap_controller. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 66% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
Timeline
- 03-05-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The web application backup file in the TP-Link EAP Controller and Omada Controller versions 2.5.4_Windows/2.6.0_Windows is encrypted with a hard-coded cryptographic key, so anyone who knows that key and the algorithm can decrypt it. A low-privilege user could decrypt and modify the backup file in order to elevate their privileges. This is fixed in version 2.6.1_Windows.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsEPSS trend
Probability
1.13%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
66%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.06 pp
From 1.19% on 21-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (coresecurity.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Tp-link1 product
- eap_controller2.5.4 | 2.6.0
1 vendor · 1 product
References
2 links- www.coresecurity.com/advisories/tp-link-eap-controller-multiple-vulnerabilitiesX Refsource MISCExploitThird Party Advisory