What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-9086?

CVE-2018-9086 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.2 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.4%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-9086?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2018-9086. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Thinkserver Rd340 Firmware CVE-2018-9086

HIGH

OS Command Injection (CWE-78)

2018-11-16 psirt@lenovo.com

Lenovo RCE Command Injection Thinkserver Rd340 Firmware Thinkserver Rd440 Firmware Thinkserver Rd640 Firmware Thinkserver Td340 Firmware

7.2

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.2 HIGH

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 16, 2018 - 14:29 nvd

HIGH 7.2

DescriptionNVD

In some Lenovo ThinkServer-branded servers, a command injection vulnerability exists in the BMC firmware download command. This allows a privileged user to download and execute arbitrary code inside the BMC. This can only be exploited by authorized privileged users.

AnalysisAI

In some Lenovo ThinkServer-branded servers, a command injection vulnerability exists in the BMC firmware download command. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This OS Command Injection vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the host.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as OS Command Injection (CWE-78), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the host. In some Lenovo ThinkServer-branded servers, a command injection vulnerability exists in the BMC firmware download command. This allows a privileged user to download and execute arbitrary code inside the BMC. This can only be exploited by authorized privileged users. Affected products include: Lenovo Thinkserver Rd340 Firmware, Lenovo Thinkserver Rd440 Firmware, Lenovo Thinkserver Rd640 Firmware, Lenovo Thinkserver Td340 Firmware.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Avoid passing user input to shell commands. Use language-specific APIs instead of shell execution. Apply strict input validation with allowlists.