CVE-2018-12678 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2018-12678 affecting Portainer before 1.18.0, allowing unauthenticated requests to the websocket endpoint, potentially leading to SSRF attacks. Find mitigation steps and preventive measures.
Portainer before version 1.18.0 allows unauthenticated requests to the websocket endpoint, potentially leading to SSRF attacks.
Understanding CVE-2018-12678
Portainer's vulnerability allows unauthorized access to the websocket endpoint, posing security risks.
What is CVE-2018-12678?
Prior to version 1.18.0, Portainer permits unauthenticated requests to the websocket endpoint, enabling malicious actors to bypass access restrictions or conduct SSRF attacks.
The Impact of CVE-2018-12678
This vulnerability could result in unauthorized access to sensitive information, potential data breaches, and server-side request forgery attacks.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-12678
Portainer's security flaw explained in detail.
Vulnerability Description
Portainer before version 1.18.0 allows unauthenticated requests to the websocket endpoint, potentially leading to SSRF attacks.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Portainer
- Vendor: N/A
- Versions Affected: Prior to 1.18.0
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attackers exploit an unverified id query parameter for the /websocket/exec endpoint.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2018-12678.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade Portainer to version 1.18.0 or newer.
- Implement access controls and authentication mechanisms.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software to the latest versions.
- Conduct security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches promptly to address known vulnerabilities.