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CVE-2018-4065

6.1 · MEDIUM

An exploitable cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in the ACEManager ping_result.cgi functionality of Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 FW 4.9.3.

Published May 6, 2019CWE-79EPSS 4.86%

Overview

CVE-2018-4065 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 6, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

An exploitable cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in the ACEManager ping_result.cgi functionality of Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 FW 4.9.3. A specially crafted HTTP ping request can cause reflected javascript code execution, resulting in the execution of javascript code running on the victim's browser. An attacker can get a victim to click a link, or embedded URL, that redirects to the reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability to trigger this vulnerability.

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

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/152650/Sierra-Wireless-AirLink-ES450-ACEManager-ping_result.cgi-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/108147Refics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-122-03Reftalosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0750Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/152650/Sierra-Wireless-AirLink-ES450-ACEManager-ping_result.cgi-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/108147Refics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-122-03Reftalosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0750

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-4065?

CVE-2018-4065 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 6, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2018-4065?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1, 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-2018-4065?

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-2018-4065?

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