MEDIUM
CVE-2018-20008
CWE-312Published: May 28, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
iBall Baton iB-WRB302N20122017 devices have improper access control over the UART interface, allowing physical attackers to discover Wi-Fi credentials (plain text) and the web-console password (base64) via the debugging console.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-20008 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorPhysical
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
iball2 product(s)
ib-wrb302n firmwareib-wrb302n
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://payatu.com/ibaton-routers-responsible-disclosure/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.iball.co.in/Category/Baton/283Product · Vendor Advisory
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https://payatu.com/ibaton-routers-responsible-disclosure/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.iball.co.in/Category/Baton/283Product · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2018-20008
CVSS Score6.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-312
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 28, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-312)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-20008 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.