CVE-2018-11086 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Discover the impact of CVE-2018-11086 on Pivotal Application Service versions 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2. Learn about the privilege escalation risk and mitigation steps to secure your systems.
A bug has been identified in Pivotal Usage Service within Pivotal Application Service versions 2.0 before 2.0.21, 2.1 before 2.1.13, and 2.2 before 2.2.5, potentially enabling privilege escalation.
Understanding CVE-2018-11086
What is CVE-2018-11086?
Pivotal Usage Service in Pivotal Application Service versions 2.0 prior to 2.0.21, 2.1 prior to 2.1.13, and 2.2 prior to 2.2.5 contains a bug that may allow escalation of privileges.
The Impact of CVE-2018-11086
If a space developer with access to the system org can retrieve an artifact containing the CF admin credential, they could elevate their role to admin status.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-11086
Vulnerability Description
- Type: Credential leak
- Privilege escalation potential due to a bug in Pivotal Usage Service
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Application Service
- Vendor: Pivotal
- Versions Affected: 2.0, 2.1, 2.2
Exploitation Mechanism
- Space developer accessing system org can retrieve CF admin credential artifact
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade Pivotal Application Service to versions 2.0.21, 2.1.13, or 2.2.5
- Restrict access to sensitive credentials
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly review and update access controls
- Implement least privilege principles
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches promptly to mitigate vulnerabilities