CVE-2018-18249: Code Injection

Published Dec 17, 2018
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Updated

Icinga Web 2 before 2.6.2 allows injection of PHP ini-file directives via vectors involving environment variables as the channel to send information to the attacker, such as a name=${PATH}${APACHERUNDIR}${APACHERUNUSER} parameter to /icingaweb2/navigation/add or /icingaweb2/dashboard/new-dashlet.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Icinga Icinga Web 2<2.6.2

Event History

Dec 17, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-18249?

CVE-2018-18249 is a vulnerability in Icinga Web 2 before version 2.6.2 that allows injection of PHP ini-file directives via vectors involving environment variables.

2

How does CVE-2018-18249 affect Icinga Web 2?

CVE-2018-18249 affects Icinga Web 2 versions prior to 2.6.2 by allowing the injection of PHP ini-file directives through environment variables.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-18249?

CVE-2018-18249 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

4

How can CVE-2018-18249 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2018-18249, users should upgrade their Icinga Web 2 installation to version 2.6.2 or above as it contains the necessary security patches.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-18249?

More information about CVE-2018-18249 can be found in the following references: [OpenSUSE Security Announcement](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00031.html) and [USD HeroLab Advisory](https://herolab.usd.de/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/12/usd20180030.txt).

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