CVE-2018-9066: Input Validation

Published Jul 30, 2018
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Updated

In Lenovo xClarity Administrator versions earlier than 2.1.0, an authenticated LXCA user can, under specific circumstances, inject additional parameters into a specific web API call which can result in privileged command execution within LXCA's underlying operating system.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Lenovo XClarity Administrator<2.1.0

Event History

Jul 30, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-9066?

CVE-2018-9066 is a vulnerability in Lenovo xClarity Administrator versions earlier than 2.1.0 that allows an authenticated LXCA user to inject additional parameters into a specific web API call, leading to privileged command execution within LXCA's underlying operating system.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-9066?

CVE-2018-9066 is categorized as critical with a severity score of 8.8.

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software is Lenovo xClarity Administrator versions earlier than 2.1.0.

4

How can an authenticated LXCA user exploit this vulnerability?

An authenticated LXCA user can exploit CVE-2018-9066 by injecting additional parameters into a specific web API call.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2018-9066?

Yes, Lenovo has released version 2.1.0 of xClarity Administrator which addresses this vulnerability. It is recommended to upgrade to this version.

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