#VU15329 Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in NUUO CMS - CVE-2018-17892

Vulnerability identifier: #VU15329

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-17892

CWE-ID: CWE-732

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
NUUO CMS
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: NUUO Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the application implements a method of user account control that causes standard account security features to not be utilized as intended. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Update to version 3.3 or later.

Vulnerable software versions

NUUO CMS: before 3.3

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External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-284-02

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.