Command Injection Vulnerability in Quest KACE System Management Appliance
CVE-2018-11138

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Quest

Status
Kace System Management Appliance
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 May 2018

Badges

💰 Ransomware👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 86%🦅 CISA Reported

What is CVE-2018-11138?

The Quest KACE System Management Appliance 8.0.318 contains a serious vulnerability in the '/common/download_agent_installer.php' script, which is accessible by anonymous users. This flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system, potentially compromising sensitive data and system integrity. Organizations utilizing this version are encouraged to implement security measures and apply patches immediately to mitigate exposure.

CISA has reported CVE-2018-11138

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2018-11138 as being exploited and is known by the CISA as enabling ransomware campaigns.

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2018-11138 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44950/
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https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/quest-kace-system...
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EPSS Score

86% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 💰

    Used in Ransomware

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 🦅

    CISA Reported

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2018-11138 : Command Injection Vulnerability in Quest KACE System Management Appliance