Vulnerability Description
Merge PACS 7.0 contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability that allows attackers to perform unauthorized actions by crafting malicious HTML forms targeting the merge-viewer endpoint. Attackers can submit POST requests to /servlet/actions/merge-viewer/summary with login credentials to hijack user sessions and gain unauthorized access to the PACS system.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.merge.com/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44681
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/merge-pacs-cross-site-request-forgery-via-m
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-25298?
CVE-2018-25298 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Merge PACS 7.0 contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability that allows attackers to perform unauthorized actions by crafting malicious HTML forms targeting the merge-viewer endpoint. Attackers...
How severe is CVE-2018-25298?
CVE-2018-25298 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-2018-25298?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.