CVE-2018-6491 MFSBGN03803 rev.1 - UCMDB, Installation File Access Control Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Attackers can escalate privileges in Micro Focus Universal CMDB via installation file access control flaws, requiring immediate patching.
- 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-2018-6491?
CVE-2018-6491 is a high-severity vulnerability in Micro Focus Universal CMDB, published on 23 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Local Escalation of Privilege vulnerability to Micro Focus Universal CMDB, versions 10.20, 10.21, 10.22, 10.30, 10.31, 10.32, 10.33, 11.00. The vulnerability could be remotely exploited to Local Escalation of Privilege.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-6491?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microfocus Ucmdb Configuration Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6491?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-6491 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-6491 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-6491 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Micro Focus Universal CMDB
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5qwv-v7xm-m2h7.