Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-8715
Potential exploit
The Embedthis HTTP library, and Appweb versions before 7.0.3, have a logic flaw related to the authCondition function in http/httpLib.c. With a forged HTTP request, it is possible to bypass authentication for the form and digest login types.
Vulnerability category: BypassGain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2018-8715
- cpe:2.3:a:embedthis:appweb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-8715
84.40%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 99 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-8715
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
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6.4
|
NIST | |
|
8.1
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.2
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-8715
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When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-8715
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https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2018-8715
CVE-2018-8715 Denial of Service in PAN-OS Management Web Interface
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https://github.com/embedthis/appweb/issues/610
Authentication bypass with null password · Issue #610 · embedthis/appweb · GitHubPatch;Third Party Advisory
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https://blogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/3676
SSD Advisory - AppWeb Authentication Bypass (Digest, and Basic) - SSD Secure DisclosureExploit;Third Party Advisory
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