CVE-2018-11141 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 31 May 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can write or delete arbitrary files via directory traversal in the admin interface, potentially leading to code execution.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-11141?

CVE-2018-11141 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 May 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The 'IMAGES_JSON' and 'attachments_to_remove[]' parameters of the '/adminui/advisory.php' script in the Quest KACE System Management Virtual Appliance 8.0.318 can be abused to write and delete files respectively via Directory Traversal. Files can be at any location where the 'www' user has write permissions.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-11141?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Quest Kace System Management Appliance.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11141?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-11141 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2018-11141 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-11141 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j7wq-939h-7prv.