CVE-2018-12465

Public Exploit
Remote Code Execution in Micro Focus Secure Messaging Gateway

Description

An OS command injection vulnerability in the web administration component of Micro Focus Secure Messaging Gateway (SMG) allows a remote attacker authenticated as a privileged user to execute arbitrary OS commands on the SMG server. This can be exploited in conjunction with CVE-2018-12464 to achieve unauthenticated remote code execution. Affects Micro Focus Secure Messaging Gateway versions prior to 471. It does not affect previous versions of the product that used GWAVA product name (i.e. GWAVA 6.5).

Remediation

Solution:

  • Please upgrade to Secure Messaging Gateway r471 or newer using the online update tool in the Secure Messaging Gateway management console.

Categories

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 82.57% Top 5%
Affected: Micro Focus Secure Messaging Gateway
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12465?
CVE-2018-12465 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-12465?
To fix CVE-2018-12465: Please upgrade to Secure Messaging Gateway r471 or newer using the online update tool in the Secure Messaging Gateway management console.
Is CVE-2018-12465 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-12465 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~83% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-12465?
CVE-2018-12465 affects Micro Focus Secure Messaging Gateway.
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