CVE-2018-12468 Arbitrary File Upload in GroupWise Administration Console

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

An authenticated administrator can upload files to arbitrary paths in GroupWise, potentially leading to remote code execution.

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

What is CVE-2018-12468?

CVE-2018-12468 is a critical vulnerability in Micro Focus GroupWise, published on 1 Aug 2018. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability in the administration console of Micro Focus GroupWise prior to version 18.0.2 may allow a remote attacker authenticated as an administrator to upload files to an arbitrary path on the server. In certain circumstances this could result in remote code execution.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12468?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microfocus Groupwise.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12468?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-12468 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-12468 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-12468 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rcvg-q682-c3rx.

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