CVE-2018-11789

Name: CVE-2018-11789
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-21T16:00:12.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-11789 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. When accessing the heron-ui webpage, people can modify the file paths outside of the current container to access any file on the host. Example woule be modifying the parameter path= to go to the directory you would like to view. EPSS estimates a 6.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

When accessing the heron-ui webpage, people can modify the file paths outside of the current container to access any file on the host. Example woule be modifying the parameter path= to go to the directory you would like to view. i.e. ..%2F..%2F..%2F..%2F..%2F..%2Fetc%2Fpasswd.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.92%

93.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Heron	>= 0.13.0, <= 0.17.8

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107430Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/5ea1a102d87a47c5912d745fa0d5dfa2830fc94099cbc30911f095b9%40%3Cdev.heron.apache.org%3E
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107430Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/5ea1a102d87a47c5912d745fa0d5dfa2830fc94099cbc30911f095b9%40%3Cdev.heron.apache.org%3E

Timeline

Published: Mar 21, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-11789?

How severe is CVE-2018-11789?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-11789 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11789?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST