CVE-2018-6885

An issue was discovered in MicroStrategy Web Services (the Microsoft Office plugin) before 10.4 Hotfix 7, and before 10.11

published May 14, 2019

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
1%
Percentile
72.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ An unauthenticated SOAP request is the key to unlock sensitive asset files! This flaw in MicroStrategy Web Services could give attackers access to admin credentials faster than a speeding ticket at a joyride! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of this vulnerability like a hotel receptionist who hands out room keys without checking ID. Anyone can waltz in and access not just the rooms, but all the valuable items inside โ€” including the admin dashboard! This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, including admin privileges, potentially allowing an attacker to execute remote code. It's like giving a stranger the keys to your entire online operation! The risks posed by this vulnerability are absolutely staggering, and you don't want to be the one caught off guard.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a hotel receptionist who hands out room keys without checking ID. Anyone can waltz in and access not just the rooms, but all the valuable items inside โ€” including the admin dashboard! This path traversal vulnerability in MicroStrategy Web Services allows unauthenticated users to access asset files by manipulating SOAP requests, which could ultimately lead to full remote code execution if exploited.

What to do

This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, including admin privileges, potentially allowing an attacker to execute remote code. It's like giving a stranger the keys to your entire online operation! The risks posed by this vulnerability are absolutely staggering, and you don't want to be the one caught off guard. Immediately update to MicroStrategy version 10.4 Hotfix 7 or 10.11 or later. Regularly audit your SOAP requests for any signs of abuse and consider limiting access to web services where feasible. Stay vigilant! You've got this! With these steps, you'll be taking control of your security like a pro! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01429 ยท 72.8th percentile
Published
2019-05-14T18:35Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 MAY 18:35Z
    An issue was discovered in MicroStrategy Web Services (the Microsoft Office plugin) before 10.4 Hotfix 7, and before 10.11
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