CVE-2018-1235Recoverpoint OS Command Injection
Dell EMC RecoverPoint versions prior to 5.1.2 and RecoverPoint for VMs versions prior to 5.1.1.3, contain a command injection vulnerability.
Published May 29, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-1235 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3) affecting Recoverpoint (Emc), Recoverpoint For Virtual Machines (Emc), Dell EMC RecoverPoint and 1 more product.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Dell EMC RecoverPoint 5.1.2, Dell EMC RecoverPoint Virtual Machine (VM) 5.1.1.3, Recoverpoint 5.1.2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3
9.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
42%
Higher than 98.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
47/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
Dell EMC RecoverPoint versions prior to 5.1.2 and RecoverPoint for VMs versions prior to 5.1.1.3, contain a command injection vulnerability. An unauthenticated remote attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system with root privilege.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| RecoverpointEmc | See advisory | 5.1.2 |
| Recoverpoint For Virtual MachinesEmc | See advisory | 5.1.1.3 |
| Dell EMC RecoverPoint | >= unspecified | 5.1.2 |
| Dell EMC RecoverPoint Virtual Machine (VM) | >= unspecified | 5.1.1.3 |
Patched Releases
Dell EMC RecoverPoint
5.1.2
Dell EMC RecoverPoint Virtual Machine (VM)
5.1.1.3
Recoverpoint
5.1.2
Recoverpoint For Virtual Machines
5.1.1.3
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 29, 2018
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- advisory20180522 DSA-2018-095: Dell EMC RecoverPoint Multiple Vulnerabilities
- advisory104246
- exploitExploitDB-44920
- exploit44920
FAQ
Common Questions.
Dell EMC RecoverPoint versions prior to 5.1.2 and RecoverPoint for VMs versions prior to 5.1.1.3, contain a command injection vulnerability.
Affected: Recoverpoint (Emc); Recoverpoint For Virtual Machines (Emc); Dell EMC RecoverPoint versions >= unspecified, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Dell EMC RecoverPoint 5.1.2, Dell EMC RecoverPoint Virtual Machine (VM) 5.1.1.3, Recoverpoint 5.1.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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