CVE-2018-5405 : What You Need to Know

The Quest Kace K1000 Appliance, versions prior to 9.0.270, has a security vulnerability that allows an authenticated user with limited privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript code, potentially leading to session cookie theft and session hijacking.

Understanding CVE-2018-5405

This CVE involves a JavaScript injection vulnerability in the Quest Kace K1000 Appliance.

What is CVE-2018-5405?

The vulnerability in the Quest Kace K1000 Appliance allows an authenticated user with restricted privileges to insert malicious JavaScript code on the tickets page, potentially compromising session security.

The Impact of CVE-2018-5405

Unauthorized users could steal session cookies, including those of the Administrator, leading to session hijacking.
Lack of input validation may enable attackers to inject harmful scripts, compromising system integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-5405

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the Quest Kace K1000 Appliance allows authenticated users with limited privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript code, potentially leading to session hijacking and other security risks.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: K1000 Appliance
Vendor: Quest Kace
Versions Affected: < 9.0.270

Exploitation Mechanism

An authenticated user with 'User Console Only' rights can exploit the vulnerability by injecting JavaScript code on the tickets page.
This could result in the theft of session cookies and unauthorized access to other users' sessions.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2018-5405 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the Quest Kace K1000 Appliance to version 9.0.270 or higher to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor user activities, especially those with 'User Console Only' rights, to detect any suspicious behavior.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strict input validation mechanisms to prevent script injection attacks.
Educate users on safe browsing practices and the risks associated with unauthorized script execution.

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for security updates and patches from Quest Kace to address known vulnerabilities and enhance system security.