Vulnerability identifier: #VU15520

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-18589

CWE-ID: CWE-502

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Real User Monitoring
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Micro Focus

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

The weakness exists due to deserialization of untrusted data. A remote attacker can supply specially crafted input and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Real User Monitoring: 9.26IP - 9.50

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External links
http://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/document/-/facetsearch/document/KM03272900

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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.