CVE-2018-11142

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 v3.0

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

CVSS v2.0

2.1 LOWAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

EPSS

0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 35th percentile

Published

2018-05-31

Updated

2024-08-05

Proof-of-concept exploits (1)

• https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/quest-kace-system-management-appliance-multiple-v…

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry

Related

• CVE-2018-11141
• CVE-2018-11195
• CVE-2018-11140
• CVE-2018-1120
• CVE-2018-11139
• CVE-2018-11202