Dell EMC iDRAC - RCE (CVE-2018-1207)
Description
Dell EMC iDRAC7/iDRAC8, versions prior to 2.52.52.52, contain CGI injection vulnerability which could be used to execute remote code. A remote unauthenticated attacker may potentially be able to use CGI variables to execute remote code.
psychologyCrowdSec Analysis
CVE-2018-1207 is a critical CGI injection vulnerability in Dell EMC iDRAC7 and iDRAC8 versions prior to 2.52.52.52, allowing remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. This flaw could be exploited to gain full control over the device, leading to potential data breaches, system manipulation, or service disruption.
CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 25th of September 2025.
Insights from the CrowdSec network reveal that the attackers trying to exploit CVE-2018-1207 are composed of a fairly even mix of opportunistic and targeted actors. Some attackers employ preliminary reconnaissance, while others use indiscriminate scanning. Data from the CrowdSec community also indicates a gradual decrease in attacks targeting CVE-2018-1207. While still present in the wild, exploitation levels have dropped noticeably week-over-week. This may signal that the vulnerability is becoming less relevant or that defenses are improving fast enough for attackers to lose interest.
Attackers exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted requests to /cgi-bin/login with the LD_DEBUG parameter, enabling remote code injection on Dell iDRAC7/8 devices.
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| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CVE Published | 2018-03-23 |
| Rule Released | 2025-09-25 |
| CrowdSec First Seen | 2025-09-25 |