CVE-2018-6497 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A vulnerability has been discovered in UCMBD Server and CMS Server that could lead to remote unsafe deserialization and cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.

Understanding CVE-2018-6497

This CVE involves a potential remote Cross-site Request Forgery (CSRF) issue in UCMBD Server and CMS Server.

What is CVE-2018-6497?

The vulnerability in Universal CMDB Server and CMS Server versions could allow for remote unsafe deserialization and CSRF attacks.

The Impact of CVE-2018-6497

The vulnerability poses a high severity risk with a CVSS base score of 7.5, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-6497

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows for remote unsafe deserialization and CSRF attacks in UCMBD Server and CMS Server.

Affected Systems and Versions

Universal CMDB Server versions: DDM Content Pack V 10.20, 10.21, 10.22, 10.22 CUP7, 10.30, 10.31, 10.32, 10.33, 10.33 CUP2, 11.0
CMS Server version: 2018.05 BACKGROUND

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited through cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2018-6497 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches immediately
Monitor for any unusual network activity
Educate users on recognizing and avoiding CSRF attacks

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software
Implement network security measures to detect and prevent CSRF attacks
Conduct security audits and assessments periodically

Patching and Updates

Ensure all affected systems are updated with the latest patches to mitigate the vulnerability.