CVE-2018-12296 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published 13 May 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can obtain NAS system information without authentication via empty POST requests to the API endpoint.

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-2018-12296?

CVE-2018-12296 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 May 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Insufficient access control in /api/external/7.0/system.System.get_infos in Seagate NAS OS version 4.3.15.1 allows attackers to obtain information about the NAS without authentication via empty POST requests.

Weakness: CWE-732

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12296?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Seagate Nas Os.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12296?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-12296 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2018-12296 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-12296 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pjwx-9qpf-x83g.