CVE-2018-11142 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

The 'systemui/settings_network.php' and 'systemui/settings_patching.php' scripts in the Quest KACE System Management Appliance 8.0.318 are accessible only from localhost. This restriction can be bypassed by modifying the 'Host' and 'X_Forwarded_For' HTTP headers in a POST request. An anonymous user can abuse this vulnerability to execute critical functions without authorization.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Quest	Kace System Management Appliance	8.0.318

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-863

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-2018-11142?

CVE-2018-11142 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The 'systemui/settings_network.php' and 'systemui/settings_patching.php' scripts in the Quest KACE System Management Appliance 8.0.318 are accessible only from localhost. This restriction can be bypas...

How severe is CVE-2018-11142?

CVE-2018-11142 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-11142?

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