CVE-2018-12483: OS Command Injection

Published Aug 3, 2018
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Updated

OCS Inventory 2.4.1 is prone to a remote command-execution vulnerability. Specifically, this issue occurs because the content of the ipdiscoveranalyser 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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Ocsinventory-ng Ocsinventory Ng=2.4.1

Event History

Aug 3, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12483?

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

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

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