CVE-2018-18254 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.8 Published 15 Mar 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Unprivileged users can read the Custom App Launcher database and potentially escalate privileges by placing a Trojan horse program.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-18254?

CVE-2018-18254 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Mar 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in CapMon Access Manager 5.4.1.1005. An unprivileged user can read the cal_whitelist table in the Custom App Launcher (CAL) database, and potentially gain privileges by placing a Trojan horse program at an app pathname.

Weakness: CWE-732

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-18254?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Capmon Access Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18254?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-18254 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-2018-18254 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-18254 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-39qj-gj64-fx4g.