Comodo UTM Firewall - RCE (CVE-2018-17431)
142Exploiting IPs reported
Web Console in Comodo UTM Firewall before 2.7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without authentication via a crafted URL.
CrowdSec analysis
CVE-2018-17431 is a critical vulnerability in the Comodo UTM Firewall web console that allows unauthenticated remote code execution via specially crafted URLs.
CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 7th of April 2025.
Insights from the CrowdSec network reveal that the attackers trying to exploit CVE-2018-17431 are composed of a fairly even mix of opportunistic and targeted actors. Some attackers employ preliminary reconnaissance, while others use indiscriminate scanning. CrowdSec data also reveals a clear uptick in attacks involving CVE-2018-17431 over the past week. Activity is above the usual baseline, suggesting growing attention from attackers. This may reflect rising awareness, recent exploit releases, or expanded targeting efforts.
Observed exploitation patterns are focused on URLs containing /manage/webshell/u.
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