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CVE-2018-12475

6.5 · MEDIUM

A Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere vulnerability in obs-service-download_files of openSUSE Open Build Service allows authenticated users to generate HTTP request agai…

Published Sep 1, 2020CWE-610EPSS 0.61%

Overview

CVE-2018-12475 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 1, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere vulnerability in obs-service-download_files of openSUSE Open Build Service allows authenticated users to generate HTTP request against internal networks and potentially downloading data that is exposed there. This issue affects: openSUSE Open Build Service .

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-12475?

CVE-2018-12475 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 1, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2018-12475?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-12475?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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