CVE-2018-7679

Micro Focus Solutions Business Manager versions prior to 11.4 when ASP.NET is configured with execute permission on the virtual directories and does not…

published June 21, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
83.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A misconfigured ASP.NET setup could let attackers execute code just by uploading an avatar! That's a jaw-dropper, right? 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that allows diners to leave their bags unattended. If staff never check those bags, someone could sneak in something dangerous without a second glance! An attacker could potentially execute malicious code on the server, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or even total system compromise. It's a security nightmare that could leave your entire environment vulnerable!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that allows diners to leave their bags unattended. If staff never check those bags, someone could sneak in something dangerous without a second glance! This vulnerability stems from the lack of validation on user-uploaded avatar images in Micro Focus Solutions Business Manager, allowing remote code execution when ASP.NET is improperly configured with execute permissions on virtual directories.

What to do

An attacker could potentially execute malicious code on the server, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or even total system compromise. It's a security nightmare that could leave your entire environment vulnerable! To protect your system, update to Micro Focus Solutions Business Manager version 11.4 or later. Additionally, ensure that proper validation checks are implemented for user-uploaded files, especially in directory configurations. Always audit your settings for any risky permissions! You've got this! Fixing this issue can help secure your environment from unwelcome surprises. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02314 · 83.2th percentile
Published
2018-06-21T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 JUN 19:00Z
    Micro Focus Solutions Business Manager versions prior to 11.4 when ASP.NET is configured with execute permission on the virtual directories and does not…
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