CVE-2018-11138

Known Exploited Public Exploit

Description

The '/common/download_agent_installer.php' script in the Quest KACE System Management Appliance 8.0.318 is accessible by anonymous users and can be abused to execute arbitrary commands on the system.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 86.83% Top 5%
KEV Since 
Third-Party Advisory coresecurity.com Third-Party Advisory exploit-db.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44950/ exploit vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/quest-kace-system-management-appliance-multiple-vulnerabilities exploit third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11138?
CVE-2018-11138 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-11138?
To fix CVE-2018-11138, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-11138 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2018-11138 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~87% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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