CVE-2018-18254 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A vulnerability was found in CapMon Access Manager 5.4.1.1005 that allows a user with insufficient privileges to potentially gain elevated access by manipulating the CAL database.

Understanding CVE-2018-18254

This CVE identifies a security flaw in CapMon Access Manager 5.4.1.1005 that could lead to privilege escalation.

What is CVE-2018-18254?

This vulnerability enables a user with limited privileges to access the cal_whitelist table in the CAL database, potentially allowing them to insert a malicious program and gain unauthorized privileges.

The Impact of CVE-2018-18254

Exploiting this vulnerability could result in unauthorized access to sensitive information and system compromise.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-18254

This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

An unprivileged user can read the cal_whitelist table in the CAL database and potentially gain elevated privileges by inserting a malicious program at an app pathname.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Version: CapMon Access Manager 5.4.1.1005

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to manipulate the CAL database, potentially leading to privilege escalation.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2018-18254 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Restrict access to the CAL database to authorized users only
Regularly monitor database activities for any unauthorized access

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict user access
Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by the vendor to address this vulnerability