CVE-2018-10611CWE-287

Java remote method invocation (RMI) input port in GE MDS PulseNET and MDS PulseNET Enterprise version 3.2.1 and prior may be exploited to allow unauthenticated…

published June 4, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A misconfigured Java RMI input port in GE MDS PulseNET could hand the keys to your kingdom to an attacker! 😱 Think of it like a lazy security guard at a concert letting anyone backstage without checking tickets — in this case, unauthorized users can launch applications just like band members would! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute malicious code remotely, potentially taking control of the system and compromising sensitive data. If they take full advantage, it could lead to disastrous consequences, such as data breaches or unauthorized access to critical systems.

Put simply

Think of it like a lazy security guard at a concert letting anyone backstage without checking tickets — in this case, unauthorized users can launch applications just like band members would! This vulnerability arises from a flaw in the Java RMI input port, allowing unauthenticated users to exploit web services and gain remote code execution capabilities.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute malicious code remotely, potentially taking control of the system and compromising sensitive data. If they take full advantage, it could lead to disastrous consequences, such as data breaches or unauthorized access to critical systems. To secure your system, upgrade to the latest version of GE MDS PulseNET (3.2.1 or later) as soon as possible. Additionally, review your configuration settings to ensure that RMI ports aren't exposed to the public network without proper authentication. 🔒 This is fixable! Stay vigilant and take those steps to safeguard your systems — you've got this! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04929 · 92.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-287 · Improper Authentication
Published
2018-06-04T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 JUN 14:00Z
    Java remote method invocation (RMI) input port in GE MDS PulseNET and MDS PulseNET Enterprise version 3.2.1 and prior may be exploited to allow unauthenticated…
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