CVE-2018-1163

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on vulnerable installations of Quest NetVault Backup 11.2.0.13. The specific flaw exists within JSON RPC Request handling. By setting the checksession parameter to a specific value, it is possible to bypass authentication to critical functions. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-4752.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 60.14% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory zerodayinitiative.com
Affected: Quest Quest NetVault Backup
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-006 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1163?
CVE-2018-1163 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1163?
To fix CVE-2018-1163, 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-2018-1163 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-1163 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~60% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-1163?
CVE-2018-1163 affects Quest Quest NetVault Backup.
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