CVE-2018-18589 MFSBGN03827 rev.1 - Microfocus Real User Monitoring 9.4.0 BPRDownload Java Deserialization Vulnerability
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via Java deserialization in Micro Focus Real User Monitoring software.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-18589?
CVE-2018-18589 is a medium-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Microfocus Real User Monitoring, published on 23 Oct 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A potential Remote Arbitrary Code Execution vulnerability has been identified in Micro Focus' Real User Monitoring software, versions 9.26IP, 9.30, 9.40 and 9.50. The vulnerability could be exploited to execute arbitrary code.
Weakness: CWE-502
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-18589?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microfocus Real User Monitoring.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18589?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-18589 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.
Is CVE-2018-18589 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-18589 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2j4c-4vw2-9r77.