8.8
CWE
732
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-1231

First published: Tue Mar 27 2018(Updated: )

Cloud Foundry BOSH CLI, versions prior to v3.0.1, contains an improper access control vulnerability. A user with access to an instance using the BOSH CLI can access the BOSH CLI configuration file and use its contents to perform authenticated requests to BOSH.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Pivotal Software Bosh Cli<3.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-1231?

    CVE-2018-1231 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to improper access control in the BOSH CLI.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-1231?

    To fix CVE-2018-1231, upgrade BOSH CLI to version 3.0.1 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2018-1231?

    CVE-2018-1231 affects users of BOSH CLI versions prior to 3.0.1.

  • What can an attacker do with CVE-2018-1231?

    An attacker with access can view the BOSH CLI configuration file and conduct authenticated requests to the BOSH server.

  • When was CVE-2018-1231 disclosed?

    CVE-2018-1231 was publicly disclosed in early 2018.

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