CVE-2018-12073 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered on Eminent EM4544 9.10 devices. The device does not require the user's current password to set a new one within the web interface. Therefore, it is possible to exploit this issue (e.g., in combination with a successful XSS, or at an unattended workstation) to change the admin password to an attacker-chosen value without knowing the current password.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

ADJACENT_NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Eminent-Online	Em4544	9.10

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://gist.github.com/freetom/2a446a226d0e98807c8b0c1111ef2defThird Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/freetom/2a446a226d0e98807c8b0c1111ef2defThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-12073?

CVE-2018-12073 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered on Eminent EM4544 9.10 devices. The device does not require the user's current password to set a new one within the web interface. Therefore, it is possible to exploit this iss...

How severe is CVE-2018-12073?

CVE-2018-12073 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-12073?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Eminent-Online Em4544.