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CVE-2018-14857

8.8 · HIGH

Unrestricted file upload (with remote code execution) in require/mail/NotificationMail.php in Webconsole in OCS Inventory NG OCS Inventory Server through 2.5 allows a privileged user to gain access…

Published Aug 6, 2018CWE-434EPSS 3.64%

Overview

CVE-2018-14857 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 6, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Unrestricted file upload (with remote code execution) in require/mail/NotificationMail.php in Webconsole in OCS Inventory NG OCS Inventory Server through 2.5 allows a privileged user to gain access to the server via a template file containing PHP code, because file extensions other than .html are permitted.

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.

References

Refseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Aug/6Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1041418GitHubgithub.com/OCSInventory-NG/OCSInventory-ocsreports/commit/cc572819e373f7ff81dec61591b6f465b43c5515Refseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Aug/6Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1041418GitHubgithub.com/OCSInventory-NG/OCSInventory-ocsreports/commit/cc572819e373f7ff81dec61591b6f465b43c5515

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14857?

CVE-2018-14857 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 6, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2018-14857?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-14857?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-14857?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2018-14857 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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