CVE-2018-15764

Dell EMC ESRS Policy Manager versions 6.8 and prior contain a remote code execution vulnerability due to improper configurations of triggered JMX services

Critical · published September 28, 2018

CVSS v3.0
9.8
EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A remote unauthenticated attacker can exploit a configuration issue in Dell EMC ESRS Policy Manager to execute arbitrary code—talk about a backdoor surprise! 🔥 Think of this like a sneaky house guest who finds a window left ajar. They slip in without anyone noticing and can rearrange your entire living room—in this case, the entire server's JVM! An attacker could take complete control of your server, running any code they choose. This could lead to devastating data breaches, service disruptions, or even full system takeover—essentially turning your secure setup into a hacker's playground!

Put simply

Think of this like a sneaky house guest who finds a window left ajar. They slip in without anyone noticing and can rearrange your entire living room—in this case, the entire server's JVM! CVE-2018-15764 arises from improper configurations of triggered JMX services, allowing remote code execution without authentication in versions 6.8 and prior of Dell EMC ESRS Policy Manager.

What to do

An attacker could take complete control of your server, running any code they choose. This could lead to devastating data breaches, service disruptions, or even full system takeover—essentially turning your secure setup into a hacker's playground! Immediately update to version 6.9 or later to close this vulnerability. Additionally, review and harden your JMX service configurations to prevent unauthorized access in the future. Don’t wait, the clock is ticking! You’ve got this! With a quick update and a few adjustments, you’ll restore your fortress in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05251 · 92.5th percentile
Published
2018-09-28T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 SEP 18:00Z
    Dell EMC ESRS Policy Manager versions 6.8 and prior contain a remote code execution vulnerability due to improper configurations of triggered JMX services
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