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CVE-2018-8715

8.1 · HIGH

The Embedthis HTTP library, and Appweb versions before 7.0.3, have a logic flaw related to the authCondition function in http/httpLib.c.

Published Mar 15, 2018CWE-287EPSS 22.79%

Overview

CVE-2018-8715 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 15, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Embedthis HTTP library, and Appweb versions before 7.0.3, have a logic flaw related to the authCondition function in http/httpLib.c. With a forged HTTP request, it is possible to bypass authentication for the form and digest login types.

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

Refblogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/3676GitHubgithub.com/embedthis/appweb/issues/610Refsecurity.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2018-8715Refblogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/3676GitHubgithub.com/embedthis/appweb/issues/610Refsecurity.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2018-8715

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8715?

CVE-2018-8715 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 15, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2018-8715?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.1, 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-2018-8715?

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-2018-8715?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2018-8715 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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