CVE-2018-1188 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2018-1188, a cross-site scripting flaw in Dell EMC Isilon OneFS versions 8.1.0.0 - 8.1.0.1, 8.0.1.0 - 8.0.1.2, and 8.0.0.0 - 8.0.0.6, impacting the Authorization Providers page. Find mitigation steps here.
A security flaw has been detected in multiple versions of Dell EMC Isilon, specifically versions 8.1.0.0 - 8.1.0.1, 8.0.1.0 - 8.0.1.2, 8.0.0.0 - 8.0.0.6, and 7.2.1.x. This vulnerability relates to a cross-site scripting issue found in the Authorization Providers page of the OneFS web administration interface. Exploiting this vulnerability allows a malicious administrator to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript code into the user's browser session while using the OneFS website.
Understanding CVE-2018-1188
This CVE identifies a cross-site scripting vulnerability in Dell EMC Isilon OneFS.
What is CVE-2018-1188?
The CVE-2018-1188 vulnerability is a cross-site scripting flaw present in various versions of Dell EMC Isilon, allowing malicious administrators to inject harmful code into user sessions.
The Impact of CVE-2018-1188
This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, and potential compromise of the affected systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-1188
This section provides technical details of the CVE-2018-1188 vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability exists in the Authorization Providers page of the OneFS web administration interface, enabling the injection of arbitrary HTML or JavaScript code.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Isilon OneFS
- Vendor: Dell EMC
- Affected Versions: 8.1.0.0 - 8.1.0.1, 8.0.1.0 - 8.0.1.2, 8.0.0.0 - 8.0.0.6, 7.2.1.x
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability allows a malicious administrator to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript code into the user's browser session while using the OneFS website.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2018-1188 with the following measures:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Dell EMC promptly.
- Monitor and restrict access to the affected systems.
- Educate users on safe browsing practices to mitigate the risk of XSS attacks.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch all software and applications.
- Implement web application firewalls to detect and block XSS attacks.
- Conduct security audits and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates to address the CVE-2018-1188 vulnerability.