CVE-2018-11220

HIGH

Bitmain Antminer D3, L3+, and S9 Firmware - Remote Command Execution via System Restore Function

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2018-11220. PoCs published by CorryL.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages the 'Restore Backup' functionality in Bitmain Antminer devices to achieve remote command execution by uploading a malicious archive containing a reverse shell script. It requires valid credentials and exploits improper input validation in the backup restoration process.

Description

Bitmain Antminer D3, L3+, and S9 devices allow Remote Command Execution via the system restore function.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by CorryL · textremotehardware
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44779

This exploit leverages the 'Restore Backup' functionality in Bitmain Antminer devices to achieve remote command execution by uploading a malicious archive containing a reverse shell script. It requires valid credentials and exploits improper input validation in the backup restoration process.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Bitmain Antminer D3, L3+, S9
Auth required
Prerequisites: Valid credentials for the Antminer configuration portal · Network access to the target device · Ability to upload files to the device
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44779/

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.1641
EPSS Percentile 96.6%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

Status published
Products (3)
bitmain/antminer_d3_firmware
bitmain/antminer_l3\+_firmware
bitmain/antminer_s9_firmware
Published May 31, 2018
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026