CVE-2018-6497 MFSBGN03810 rev.1 - Universal CMDB, Deserialization Java Objects and CSRF
Remote attackers can exploit unsafe deserialization and CSRF vulnerabilities in Micro Focus Universal CMDB Server to execute 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-2018-6497?
CVE-2018-6497 is a high-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Micro Focus CMS Server, 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 Server version DDM Content Pack V 10.20, 10.21, 10.22, 10.22 CUP7, 10.30, 10.31, 10.32, 10.33, 10.33 CUP2, 11.0 and CMS Server version 2018.05 BACKGROUND which could allow for remote unsafe deserialization and cross-site request forgery (CSRF).
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-6497?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microfocus Cms Server, Microfocus Universal Cmbd Server.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6497?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-6497 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-2018-6497 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-6497 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Micro Focus CMS Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6wv2-9922-cm4m.