What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-10966?

CVE-2018-10966 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.3 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-10966?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-10966. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.6%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-10966?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2018-10966. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Gamerpolls CVE-2018-10966

HIGH

Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798)

2018-06-05 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Gamerpolls

7.3

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.3 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jun 05, 2018 - 15:29 nvd

HIGH 7.3

DescriptionNVD

An issue was discovered in GamerPolls 0.4.6, related to config/environments/all.js and config/initializers/02_passport.js. An attacker can edit the Passport.js contents of the session cookie to contain the ID number of the account they wish to take over, and re-sign it using the hard coded secret.

AnalysisAI

An issue was discovered in GamerPolls 0.4.6, related to config/environments/all.js and config/initializers/02_passport.js. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798), which allows attackers to gain access using credentials embedded in source code. An issue was discovered in GamerPolls 0.4.6, related to config/environments/all.js and config/initializers/02_passport.js. An attacker can edit the Passport.js contents of the session cookie to contain the ID number of the account they wish to take over, and re-sign it using the hard coded secret. Affected products include: Gamerpolls.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Remove hard-coded credentials, use environment variables or secrets management, rotate exposed credentials immediately.