CVE-2018-9281: CSRF

Published Oct 24, 2018
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Updated

An issue was discovered on Eaton UPS 9PX 8000 SP devices. The administration panel is vulnerable to a CSRF attack on the change-password functionality. This vulnerability could be used to force a logged-in administrator to perform a silent password update. The affected forms are also vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerabilities. This flaw could be triggered by driving an administrator logged into the Eaton application to a specially crafted web page. This attack could be done silently.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Eaton 9px Ups Firmware
Eaton 9px Ups

Event History

Oct 24, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2018-9281.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2018-9281?

The severity level of CVE-2018-9281 is high.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2018-9281?

The affected software is Eaton UPS 9PX 8000 SP devices with Eaton 9px Ups Firmware.

4

How does CVE-2018-9281 exploit the administration panel?

CVE-2018-9281 exploits the administration panel through a CSRF attack on the change-password functionality.

5

What can be done to fix CVE-2018-9281?

To fix CVE-2018-9281, it is recommended to apply the latest firmware update provided by the vendor.

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