CVE-2018-11346 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A vulnerability related to insecure direct object reference has been discovered in the download.cgi module of the ASUSTOR AS6202T ADM 3.1.0.RFQ3, allowing users to reference the "download_sys_settings" action and specify any desired file within the system.

Understanding CVE-2018-11346

This CVE entry describes a security flaw in the ASUSTOR AS6202T ADM 3.1.0.RFQ3 that enables unauthorized access to system files.

What is CVE-2018-11346?

The vulnerability in the download.cgi module of ASUSTOR AS6202T ADM 3.1.0.RFQ3 allows users to manipulate the act parameter to access arbitrary files within the system.

The Impact of CVE-2018-11346

This vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive files and potentially compromise the integrity and confidentiality of the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-11346

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The insecure direct object reference vulnerability in download.cgi in ASUSTOR AS6202T ADM 3.1.0.RFQ3 allows attackers to specify files arbitrarily throughout the system via the act parameter.

Affected Systems and Versions

ASUSTOR AS6202T ADM 3.1.0.RFQ3 and below

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the act parameter in the download.cgi module to access unauthorized files within the system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-11346 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by ASUSTOR to fix the vulnerability
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities related to file access

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement access controls and permissions to restrict file access
Regularly update and patch software to prevent known vulnerabilities

Patching and Updates

ASUSTOR has released patches to address the vulnerability in AS6202T ADM 3.1.0.RFQ3