CVE-2018-6231 Command injection in Trend Micro Smart Protection Server (Standalone)

Critical 9.8 Published 15 Mar 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit a command injection flaw in Trend Micro Smart Protection Server to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code.

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-2018-6231?

CVE-2018-6231 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Trend Micro Smart Protection Server (Standalone), published on 15 Mar 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A server auth command injection authentication bypass vulnerability in Trend Micro Smart Protection Server (Standalone) versions 3.3 and below could allow remote attackers to escalate privileges on vulnerable installations.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-6231?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Trendmicro Smart Protection Server.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6231?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-6231 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2018-6231 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-6231 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cw4p-9wfm-98vg.