CVE-2026-18186 (GCVE-0-2026-18186)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-07-30 02:44 – Updated: 2026-08-04 07:29
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
A stored format string vulnerability was found in the FTP Backup on the ADM
Summary
A stored format string vulnerability was found in the FTP Backup on the ADM. The vulnerability occurs because user-controlled backup configuration data may be written into a task log and later processed through an unsafe format string operation. An authenticated attacker can exploit this issue to disclose memory information or cause denial of service of the affected CGI process.
Affected products and versions include: from ADM 4.1.0 through ADM 4.3.3.RUN1 as well as from ADM 5.0.0 through ADM 5.1.3.RI81.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
- CWE-134 - Use of Externally-Controlled format string
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.asustor.com/security/security_advisor… | vendor-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASUSTOR Inc. | ADM |
Affected:
5.0.0 , ≤ 5.1.3.RI81
(custom)
Affected: 4.1.0 , ≤ 4.3.3.RUN1 (custom) |
Date Public
2026-07-30 02:43
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Nomenclature
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