What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-16097?

CVE-2018-16097 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:N/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-16097?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2018-16097. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Xclarity Integrator CVE-2018-16097

MEDIUM

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434)

2018-11-30 psirt@lenovo.com

File Upload Microsoft VMware Xclarity Integrator

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:N/I:H/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:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 30, 2018 - 14:29 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

LXCI for VMware versions prior to 5.5 and LXCI for Microsoft System Center versions prior to 3.5, allow an authenticated user to write to any system file due to insufficient sanitization during the. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Unrestricted File Upload vulnerability could allow attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Unrestricted File Upload (CWE-434), which allows attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server. LXCI for VMware versions prior to 5.5 and LXCI for Microsoft System Center versions prior to 3.5, allow an authenticated user to write to any system file due to insufficient sanitization during the upload of a certificate. Affected products include: Lenovo Xclarity Integrator. Version information: prior to 5.5.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate file types server-side, store uploads outside webroot, use random filenames, scan for malware.