CVE-2018-6495 : What You Need to Know

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Micro Focus Universal CMDB, CMS Server, and UCMDB Browser.

Understanding CVE-2018-6495

This CVE involves a remotely exploitable XSS vulnerability found in various versions of Micro Focus products.

What is CVE-2018-6495?

The vulnerability allows for remote exploitation through XSS in Micro Focus Universal CMDB, CMS Server, and UCMDB Browser versions.

The Impact of CVE-2018-6495

The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk with low confidentiality impact but high integrity impact.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-6495

This section covers specific technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue that affects multiple versions of Micro Focus products.

Affected Systems and Versions

Micro Focus Universal CMDB versions 10.20 to 11.0
CMS Server 2018.05 versions 4.10 to 4.15.1
UCMDB Browser versions 4.10 to 4.15.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Integrity Impact: High
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Vector String: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches immediately
Monitor for any unusual activities
Educate users on safe browsing practices

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software
Conduct security assessments and audits
Implement web application firewalls

Patching and Updates

Micro Focus may release patches to address the vulnerability
Stay informed about security updates from the vendor