CVE-2018-12468 (GCVE-0-2018-12468)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2018-08-01 20:00 – Updated: 2024-09-16 19:25
VLAI
Title
Arbitrary File Upload in GroupWise Administration Console
Summary
A vulnerability in the administration console of Micro Focus GroupWise prior to version 18.0.2 may allow a remote attacker authenticated as an administrator to upload files to an arbitrary path on the server. In certain circumstances this could result in remote code execution.
Severity
9.1 (Critical)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • Arbitrary file upload potentially leading to remote code execution.
Assigner
microfocus CNA
CNA scorecard – unranked: 0 records in the last 180 days, 10 needed details
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Micro Focus GroupWise Affected: 2018 , < 18.0.2 (custom)
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Date Public
2018-08-01 00:00
Credits
Thanks to Vahagn Vardanyan <vvvaagn@gmail.com> and Arpine Maghakyan <Arpine.maghakyan@gmail.com> for reporting this vulnerability.
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