CVE-2018-6493 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been identified in HP Network Operations Management Ultimate and Network Automation, allowing for Remote SQL Injection attacks.

Understanding CVE-2018-6493

This CVE involves SQL Injection vulnerabilities in Micro Focus' Network Operations Management Ultimate and Network Automation products.

What is CVE-2018-6493?

CVE-2018-6493 is a security vulnerability that affects HP Network Operations Management Ultimate versions 2017.07, 2017.11, and 2018.02, as well as Network Automation versions 10.00, 10.10, 10.11, 10.20, 10.30, 10.40, and 10.50. It allows for Remote SQL Injection attacks, posing a significant risk to affected systems.

The Impact of CVE-2018-6493

The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.0 base score of 8.7, indicating a high severity level. It can be exploited remotely without requiring privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, and compromise of system integrity and confidentiality.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-6493

This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability enables attackers to execute Remote SQL Injection attacks on the affected Micro Focus products, compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the systems.

Affected Systems and Versions

Network Operations Management Ultimate: 2017.07, 2017.11, 2018.02
Network Automation: 10.00, 10.10, 10.11, 10.20, 10.30, 10.40, 10.50

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited remotely, allowing threat actors to inject malicious SQL queries into the affected systems, potentially leading to data breaches and system compromise.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-6493 is crucial to maintaining cybersecurity.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Micro Focus promptly.
Implement network segmentation to limit the attack surface.
Monitor and analyze network traffic for any suspicious SQL injection attempts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
Educate staff on SQL injection prevention and best security practices.
Keep systems and software updated to prevent known vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for security updates and patches from Micro Focus to address CVE-2018-6493 and other potential vulnerabilities.