What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-1276?

CVE-2018-1276 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.0%.

Windows Stemcells CVE-2018-1276

MEDIUM

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2018-05-17 security_alert@emc.com

Microsoft Information Disclosure Windows Stemcells

6.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

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

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:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

May 17, 2018 - 20:29 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionNVD

Windows 2012R2 stemcells, versions prior to 1200.17, contain an information exposure vulnerability on vSphere. A remote user with the ability to push apps can execute crafted commands to read the IaaS metadata from the VM, which may contain BOSH credentials.

AnalysisAI

Windows 2012R2 stemcells, versions prior to 1200.17, contain an information exposure vulnerability on vSphere. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. Windows 2012R2 stemcells, versions prior to 1200.17, contain an information exposure vulnerability on vSphere. A remote user with the ability to push apps can execute crafted commands to read the IaaS metadata from the VM, which may contain BOSH credentials. Affected products include: Pivotal Software Windows Stemcells. Version information: prior to 1200.17.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.