CVE-2018-1242: Command Injection
Dell EMC RecoverPoint versions prior to 5.1.2 and RecoverPoint for VMs versions prior to 5.1.1.3, contains a command injection vulnerability in the Boxmgmt CLI. An authenticated malicious user with boxmgmt privileges may potentially exploit this vulnerability to read RPA files. Note that files that require root permission cannot be read.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Dell EMC RecoverPoint vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Dell EMC RecoverPoint vulnerability is CVE-2018-1242.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-1242?
The severity of CVE-2018-1242 is medium with a score of 6.5.
What is affected by CVE-2018-1242?
Dell EMC RecoverPoint versions prior to 5.1.2 and RecoverPoint for VMs versions prior to 5.1.1.3 are affected by CVE-2018-1242.
How can an authenticated malicious user exploit CVE-2018-1242?
An authenticated malicious user with boxmgmt privileges can exploit CVE-2018-1242 to read RPA files.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-1242?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-1242 at the following references: [http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/May/61](http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/May/61) and [http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104246](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104246).