CVE-2018-11786

Description

In Apache Karaf prior to 4.2.0 release, if the sshd service in Karaf is left on so an administrator can manage the running instance, any user with rights to the Karaf console can pivot and read/write any file on the file system to which the Karaf process user has access. This can be locked down a bit by using chroot to change the root directory to protect files outside of the Karaf install directory; it can be further locked down by defining a security manager policy that limits file system access to those directories beneath the Karaf home that are necessary for the system to run. However, this still allows anyone with ssh access to the Karaf process to read and write a large number of files as the Karaf process user.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.84% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory apache.org Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Karaf
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11786?
CVE-2018-11786 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-11786?
To fix CVE-2018-11786, 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-2018-11786 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-11786 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-11786?
CVE-2018-11786 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Karaf.
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