CVE-2018-17888 Auth bypass in NUUO CMS

Critical 9.8 Published 12 Oct 2018 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Attackers can obtain active session IDs to achieve arbitrary remote code execution on NUUO CMS systems.

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-2018-17888?

CVE-2018-17888 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in NUUO CMS, published on 12 Oct 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

NUUO CMS all versions 3.1 and prior, The application uses a session identification mechanism that could allow attackers to obtain the active session ID, which could allow arbitrary remote code execution.

Weakness: CWE-330

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17888?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nuuo Nuuo Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17888?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17888 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2018-17888 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-17888 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3w76-xwmv-869f.