CWE
78
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-12483: OS Command Injection

First published: Fri Aug 03 2018(Updated: )

OCS Inventory 2.4.1 is prone to a remote command-execution vulnerability. Specifically, this issue occurs because the content of the ipdiscover_analyser rzo GET parameter is concatenated to a string used in an exec() call in the PHP code. Authentication is needed in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ocsinventory-ng ocsinventory NG=2.4.1

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-12483?

    The severity of CVE-2018-12483 is categorized as medium, indicating a significant risk of exploitation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-12483?

    To fix CVE-2018-12483, upgrade to OCS Inventory version 2.4.2 or later, where this vulnerability has been patched.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2018-12483?

    CVE-2018-12483 affects users of OCS Inventory version 2.4.1, specifically those who have access to the affected PHP script.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-12483?

    CVE-2018-12483 is a remote command execution vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the server.

  • Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2018-12483?

    Yes, authentication is required to exploit CVE-2018-12483, meaning that an attacker must have valid user credentials to execute the attack.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203