medium
4.7
CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-9081: Iomega and LenovoEMC NAS Web UI Vulnerabilities

First published: Fri Sep 28 2018(Updated: )

For some Iomega, Lenovo, LenovoEMC NAS devices versions 4.1.402.34662 and earlier, the file name used for assets accessible through the Content Viewer application are vulnerable to self cross-site scripting self-XSS. As a result, adversaries can add files to shares accessible from the Content Viewer with a cross site scripting payload in its name, and wait for a user to try and rename the file for their payload to trigger.

Credit: psirt@lenovo.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Lenovo Storcenter PX12-450R=4.1.402.34662
Lenovo StorCenter PX12-450R Firmware
Lenovo PX12-400R=4.1.402.34662
Lenovo Storage Center PX12-400R
Lenovo StorCenter PX4-300R=4.1.402.34662
Lenovo Storcenter PX4-300R Firmware
Lenovo PX6-300D Firmware=4.1.402.34662
Lenovo Iomega StorCenter PX6-300D
Lenovo Storcenter PX4-300D Firmware=4.1.402.34662
Lenovo Iomega StorCenter PX4-300D
Lenovo Storcenter PX2-300D Firmware=4.1.402.34662
Lenovo Iomega StorCenter PX2-300D
Lenovo Storcenter IX4-300D Firmware=4.1.402.34662
Lenovo Storcenter IX4-300D Firmware
Lenovo Storage IX2 Firmware=4.1.402.34662
Lenovo Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl
Lenovo StorCenter ix2-dl=4.1.402.34662
Lenovo StorCenter ix2-dl Firmware
Lenovo EZ Media & Backup Center Firmware=4.1.402.34662
Lenovo Ez Media & Backup Center
Lenovo Storcenter PX12-450R=4.1.402.34662
Lenovo EMC px12-400r/450r
Lenovo Storcenter PX12-400R Firmware=4.1.402.34662
Lenovo Storage Center PX12-400R
Lenovo px4-400r=4.1.402.34662
Lenovo EMC px4-400r
Lenovo Storcenter PX4-300R Firmware=4.1.402.34662
Lenovo StorCenter PX4-300R
Lenovo StorCenter PX6-300D Firmware=4.1.402.34662
Lenovo EMC PX6-300D
Lenovo PX4-400D=4.1.402.34662
Lenovo PX4-400D
Lenovo Storcenter PX4-300D Firmware=4.1.402.34662
Lenovo EMC px4-300d
Lenovo Storcenter PX2-300D Firmware=4.1.402.34662
Lenovo EMC px2-300d
Lenovo Storcenter IX4-300D Firmware=4.1.402.34662
Lenovo EMC ix4-300d
Lenovo Storage IX2 Firmware=4.1.402.34662
Lenovo ix2 firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-9081?

    CVE-2018-9081 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for self-XSS exploitation in affected Iomega and Lenovo NAS devices.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-9081?

    To fix CVE-2018-9081, update the device firmware to a version later than 4.1.402.34662 that addresses the self-XSS vulnerability.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-9081?

    CVE-2018-9081 affects several Lenovo NAS devices running firmware version 4.1.402.34662 or earlier, including the Storcenter Px12, Px4, Px6, and Ix series.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-9081?

    CVE-2018-9081 is a self-cross-site scripting (self-XSS) vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute scripts in the context of a user's session.

  • Can CVE-2018-9081 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2018-9081 is primarily an internal threat as it involves self-XSS, which requires user interaction to exploit.

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