CVE-2018-1212

Name: CVE-2018-1212
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-02T17:29:00.257+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1212 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The web-based diagnostics console in Dell EMC iDRAC6 (Monolithic versions prior to 2.91 and Modular all versions) contains a command injection vulnerability. A remote authenticated malicious iDRAC user with access to the diagnostics console could potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands as root on the affected iDRAC system.. EPSS estimates a 4.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The web-based diagnostics console in Dell EMC iDRAC6 (Monolithic versions prior to 2.91 and Modular all versions) contains a command injection vulnerability. A remote authenticated malicious iDRAC user with access to the diagnostics console could potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands as root on the affected iDRAC system.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.33%

90.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Idrac6 Modular	All versions
Dell	Idrac6 Monolithic	< 2.91

References

http://en.community.dell.com/techcenter/extras/m/white_papers/20487494Vendor Advisory
http://en.community.dell.com/techcenter/extras/m/white_papers/20487494Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 2, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1212?

How severe is CVE-2018-1212?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1212 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1212?

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