CVE-2018-18285 : What You Need to Know

CMG Suite 8.4 SP2 and earlier versions are vulnerable to SQL injection attacks due to insufficient input validation in the login interface.

Understanding CVE-2018-18285

What is CVE-2018-18285?

Insufficient input validation within the login interface of CMG Suite 8.4 SP2 and earlier versions can potentially lead to SQL injection vulnerabilities, allowing unauthorized attackers to extract confidential data and execute arbitrary scripts.

The Impact of CVE-2018-18285

This vulnerability could enable attackers to compromise the confidentiality of sensitive information stored in the database and execute malicious scripts.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-18285

Vulnerability Description

SQL injection vulnerability in CMG Suite 8.4 SP2 and earlier versions
Unauthorized attackers can exploit the login interface's input validation flaw

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: CMG Suite
Vendor: Mitel
Versions affected: 8.4 SP2 and earlier

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can inject malicious SQL queries through the login interface
Successful exploitation allows extraction of confidential data and execution of arbitrary scripts

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement input validation mechanisms to sanitize user inputs
Regularly monitor and audit database activities for suspicious behavior

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing
Train developers and administrators on secure coding practices

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Mitel for CMG Suite to address the SQL injection vulnerability