CVE-2018-14703 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in Drobo 5N2 NAS version 4.0.5-13.28.96115 allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve the MySQL database root password.

Understanding CVE-2018-14703

Unauthenticated attackers can exploit incorrect access control in the /mysql/api/droboapp/data endpoint of Drobo 5N2 NAS version 4.0.5-13.28.96115 to obtain the root password of the MySQL database.

What is CVE-2018-14703?

The vulnerability in Drobo 5N2 NAS version 4.0.5-13.28.96115 enables unauthenticated attackers to access the root password of the MySQL database.

The Impact of CVE-2018-14703

This vulnerability allows unauthorized individuals to retrieve sensitive information, potentially compromising the security and integrity of the MySQL database.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-14703

The technical aspects of the vulnerability in Drobo 5N2 NAS version 4.0.5-13.28.96115.

Vulnerability Description

Unauthenticated attackers can exploit incorrect access control in the /mysql/api/droboapp/data endpoint to obtain the root password of the MySQL database.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Drobo 5N2 NAS
Vendor: Drobo
Version: 4.0.5-13.28.96115

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability in the /mysql/api/droboapp/data endpoint without authentication to retrieve the MySQL database root password.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2018-14703 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement access controls and authentication mechanisms to restrict unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Monitor and log access to the /mysql/api/droboapp/data endpoint for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the Drobo 5N2 NAS system to address security vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate potential risks.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Drobo to fix the access control issue in the /mysql/api/droboapp/data endpoint.