CVE-2018-5780 : What You Need to Know

CVE-2018-5780 was published on March 14, 2018, and affects Mitel Connect ONSITE and Mitel ST versions. An unauthenticated attacker could exploit a vulnerability in the conferencing feature to inject PHP code, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

Understanding CVE-2018-5780

This CVE involves a security vulnerability in Mitel Connect ONSITE and Mitel ST versions that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code.

What is CVE-2018-5780?

The vulnerability in the conferencing feature of Mitel Connect ONSITE and Mitel ST versions could be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker to inject PHP code through specially crafted requests.

The Impact of CVE-2018-5780

If successfully exploited, the attacker could run arbitrary PHP code within the application's environment, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-5780

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

An unauthenticated attacker could inject PHP code by sending specifically designed requests to the vnewmeeting.php page in Mitel Connect ONSITE and Mitel ST versions.

Affected Systems and Versions

Mitel Connect ONSITE versions R1711-PREM and older
Mitel ST 14.2, release GA28 and older

Exploitation Mechanism

The attacker can exploit the vulnerability by sending crafted requests to the vnewmeeting.php page, allowing them to inject PHP code.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-5780 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Mitel promptly
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities
Restrict access to the vulnerable component

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing
Educate users on safe computing practices

Patching and Updates

Mitel has released patches to address the vulnerability. Ensure all affected systems are updated with the latest security fixes.