What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-12457?

CVE-2018-12457 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.9%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-12457?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2018-12457. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Expresscart CVE-2018-12457

HIGH

Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource (CWE-732)

2018-06-15 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Expresscart

8.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jun 15, 2018 - 14:29 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionNVD

expressCart before 1.1.6 allows remote attackers to create an admin user via a /admin/setup Referer header.

AnalysisAI

expressCart before 1.1.6 allows remote attackers to create an admin user via a /admin/setup Referer header. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Incorrect Permission Assignment vulnerability could allow attackers to access resources due to misconfigured permissions.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Permission Assignment (CWE-732), which allows attackers to access resources due to misconfigured permissions. expressCart before 1.1.6 allows remote attackers to create an admin user via a /admin/setup Referer header. Affected products include: Expresscart Project Expresscart. Version information: before 1.1.6.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Review and restrict file/resource permissions, apply principle of least privilege.