What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-8096?

CVE-2018-8096 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 50.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-8096?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-8096. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 50.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-8096?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2018-8096. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Seq CVE-2018-8096

CRITICAL

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2018-03-14 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Seq

9.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 14, 2018 - 00:29 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

Datalust Seq before 4.2.605 is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass (with the attacker obtaining admin access) via '"Name":"isauthenticationenabled","Value":false' in an. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. Datalust Seq before 4.2.605 is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass (with the attacker obtaining admin access) via '"Name":"isauthenticationenabled","Value":false' in an api/settings/setting-isauthenticationenabled PUT request. Affected products include: Datalust Seq. Version information: before 4.2.605.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.