CVE-2018-5404

Name: CVE-2018-5404
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-06-03T19:29:01.593+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5404 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Quest Kace K1000 Appliance, versions prior to 9.0.270, allows an authenticated, remote attacker with least privileges ('User Console Only' role) to potentially exploit multiple Blind SQL Injection vulnerabilities to retrieve sensitive information from the database or copy the entire database. An authenticated remote attacker could leverage Blind SQL injections to obtain sensitive data.. EPSS estimates a 3.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Quest Kace K1000 Appliance, versions prior to 9.0.270, allows an authenticated, remote attacker with least privileges ('User Console Only' role) to potentially exploit multiple Blind SQL Injection vulnerabilities to retrieve sensitive information from the database or copy the entire database. An authenticated remote attacker could leverage Blind SQL injections to obtain sensitive data.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.84%

88.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Quest	Kace Systems Management Appliance Firmware	< 9.0.270

References

https://support.quest.com/kb/288310/cert-coordination-center-report-updateVendor Advisory
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/877837/Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://support.quest.com/kb/288310/cert-coordination-center-report-updateVendor Advisory
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/877837/Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jun 3, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5404?

How severe is CVE-2018-5404?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5404 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5404?

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