CVE-2018-6488 MFSBGN03798 rev.1 - Micro Focus Universal CMDB, Apache Struts Instance

High 8.1 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code in Micro Focus Universal CMDB due to a code injection vulnerability in the Apache Struts instance.

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-2018-6488?

CVE-2018-6488 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Micro Focus Universal CMDB, published on 22 Feb 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Arbitrary Code Execution vulnerability in Micro Focus Universal CMDB, version 4.10, 4.11, 4.12. This vulnerability could be remotely exploited to allow Arbitrary Code Execution.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-6488?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microfocus Ucmdb Configuration Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6488?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-6488 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2018-6488 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-6488 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-chfm-fw34-93f8.

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