CVE-2018-11139 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

The '/common/ajax_email_connection_test.php' script in the Quest KACE System Management Appliance 8.0.318 is accessible by any authenticated user and can be abused to execute arbitrary commands on the system. This script is vulnerable to command injection via the unsanitized user input 'TEST_SERVER' sent to the script via the POST method.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Quest	Kace System Management Appliance	8.0.318

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/quest-kace-system-management-appliance-mExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/quest-kace-system-management-appliance-mExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-11139?

CVE-2018-11139 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The '/common/ajax_email_connection_test.php' script in the Quest KACE System Management Appliance 8.0.318 is accessible by any authenticated user and can be abused to execute arbitrary commands on the...

How severe is CVE-2018-11139?

CVE-2018-11139 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-11139?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Quest Kace System Management Appliance.