CVE-2018-6496 MFSBGN03809 rev.1 - Universal CMDB, Deserialization Java Objects and CSRF
Remote attackers can exploit unsafe deserialization and CSRF in UCMDB Browser to execute arbitrary code or bypass security controls.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-6496?
CVE-2018-6496 is a high-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Micro Focus UCMDB Browser, published on 15 Jun 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Remote Cross-site Request forgery (CSRF) potential has been identified in UCMBD Browser version 4.10, 4.11, 4.12, 4.13, 4.14, 4.15, 4.15.1 which could allow for remote unsafe deserialization and cross-site request forgery (CSRF).
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-6496?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microfocus Universal Cmbd Browser.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6496?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-6496 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-2018-6496 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-6496 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3w65-72f9-frg9.