CVE-2018-2623 Missing authorization in Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) Software

Critical 9.3 Published 18 Jan 2018 Updated 3 Oct 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can access critical data and modify some data in Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit via HTTP.

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-2018-2623?

CVE-2018-2623 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Oracle Corporation Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) Software, published on 18 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vulnerability in the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite (subcomponent: User Interface). The supported version that is affected is Prior to 8.7.13. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK). While the vulnerability is in Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK), attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 9.3 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-2623?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Sun Zfs Storage Appliance Kit.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2623?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-2623 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-2018-2623 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-2623 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wpc8-gvqx-8pqf.