CVE-2018-16117: OS Command Injection

Published Jun 20, 2019
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Updated

A shell escape vulnerability in /webconsole/Controller in Admin Portal of Sophos XG firewall 17.0.8 MR-8 allow remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the "dbName" POST parameter.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Sophos SFOS<=17.0
Sophos SFOS=17.1
Sophos SFOS=17.1-maintenance_release1
Sophos XG Firewall

Event History

Jun 20, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:06 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-16117?

CVE-2018-16117 is a shell escape vulnerability in /webconsole/Controller in the Admin Portal of Sophos XG firewall 17.0.8 MR-8.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-16117?

CVE-2018-16117 has a severity rating of 8.8 (critical).

3

How does CVE-2018-16117 affect Sophos XG firewall?

CVE-2018-16117 affects Sophos XG firewall 17.0.8 MR-8 and allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the "dbName" POST parameter.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-16117?

To fix CVE-2018-16117, it is recommended to update to a patched version of Sophos XG firewall.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-16117?

More information about CVE-2018-16117 can be found in the following references: [Sophos Community KB](https://community.sophos.com/kb/en-us/132637) and [Sophos Responsible Disclosure Policy](https://www.sophos.com/en-us/legal/sophos-responsible-disclosure-policy.aspx).

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