CVE-2018-13283 Security feature bypass in SSL VPN Client

High 8.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can conduct man-in-the-middle attacks against Synology SSL VPN Client users due to lack of administrator control over client parameters.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-13283?

CVE-2018-13283 is a high-severity vulnerability in Synology SSL VPN Client, published on 1 Apr 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Lack of administrator control over security vulnerability in client.cgi in Synology SSL VPN Client before 1.2.5-0226 allows remote attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks via the (1) command, (2) hostname, or (3) port parameter.

Weakness: CWE-671

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-13283?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Synology Ssl Vpn Client.

How do I fix CVE-2018-13283?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-13283 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-13283 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-13283 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qg82-rhc2-x2cj.

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