CVE-2018-11141 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

The 'IMAGES_JSON' and 'attachments_to_remove[]' parameters of the '/adminui/advisory.php' script in the Quest KACE System Management Virtual Appliance 8.0.318 can be abused to write and delete files respectively via Directory Traversal. Files can be at any location where the 'www' user has write permissions.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

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-22

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-2018-11141?

CVE-2018-11141 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The 'IMAGES_JSON' and 'attachments_to_remove[]' parameters of the '/adminui/advisory.php' script in the Quest KACE System Management Virtual Appliance 8.0.318 can be abused to write and delete files r...

How severe is CVE-2018-11141?

CVE-2018-11141 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-11141?

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