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CVE-2018-5266

7.5 · HIGH

Cobham Sea Tel 121 build 222701 devices allow remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information about valid usernames by reading the loginName lines at the js/userLogin.js URI.

Published Jan 8, 2018CWE-200EPSS 2.02%

Overview

CVE-2018-5266 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 8, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Cobham Sea Tel 121 build 222701 devices allow remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information about valid usernames by reading the loginName lines at the js/userLogin.js URI. NOTE: default passwords for the standard usernames are listed in the product's documentation: Dealer with password seatel3, SysAdmin with password seatel2, and User with password seatel1.

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-2018-5266?

CVE-2018-5266 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 8, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2018-5266?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-5266?

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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