CVE-2018-15353: A Buffer Overflow exploited through web interface by remote attacker can cause remote code execution in Kraftw

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-15353?

24f2xg router firmware: upgrade to newer than 3.5.30.1118. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-15353 being exploited?

CVE-2018-15353 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-15353 affect?

CVE-2018-15353 affects 24f2xg router firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). A Buffer Overflow exploited through web interface by remote attacker can cause remote code execution in Kraftway 24F2XG Router firmware 3.5.30.1118.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-15353?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-15353 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting 24f2xg router firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A Buffer Overflow exploited through web interface by remote attacker can cause remote code execution in Kraftway 24F2XG Router firmware 3.5.30.1118.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	7.6% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2018-08-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Kaspersky Labs · Vendor: kraftway

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-08-17 14:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kraftway 24f2xg router firmware UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.5.30.1118

Fixed in: newer than 3.5.30.1118

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-15353?

24f2xg router firmware: upgrade to newer than 3.5.30.1118. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-15353 being exploited?

CVE-2018-15353 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-15353 affect?

CVE-2018-15353 affects 24f2xg router firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). A Buffer Overflow exploited through web interface by remote attacker can cause remote code execution in Kraftway 24F2XG Router firmware 3.5.30.1118.

How urgent is CVE-2018-15353?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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CVE-2018-15355 MEDIUM 5.9 UPGRADE Usage of SSLv2 and SSLv3 leads to transmitted data decryption in Kraftway 24F2XG Router firmware 3.5.30.1118.
CVE-2018-15354 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE A Buffer Overflow exploited through web interface by remote attacker can cause denial of service in Kraftway 2
CVE-2018-15352 MEDIUM 6.5 MITIGATE An attacker with low privileges can cause denial of service in Kraftway 24F2XG Router firmware version 3.5.30.
CVE-2018-15351 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE Denial of service via crafting malicious link and sending it to a privileged user can cause Denial of Service
CVE-2018-15350 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE Router Default Credentials in Kraftway 24F2XG Router firmware version 3.5.30.1118 allow remote attackers to ge

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