CVE-2018-5405: The Quest Kace K1000 Appliance, versions prior to 9.0.270, allows an authenticated least privileged user with 'User Console Only' rights to potentiall...

Description

The Quest Kace K1000 Appliance, versions prior to 9.0.270, allows an authenticated least privileged user with 'User Console Only' rights to potentially inject arbitrary JavaScript code on the tickets page. Script execution could allow a malicious user of the system to steal session cookies of other users including Administrator and take over their session. This can further be exploited to launch other attacks. The software also does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. The software does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other user. An authenticated user with 'user console only' rights may inject arbitrary JavaScript, which could result in an attacker taking over a session of others, including an Administrator.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.68%

88.3th 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

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153150/Dell-KACE-System-Management-Appliance-SMA-XSS-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
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
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153150/Dell-KACE-System-Management-Appliance-SMA-XSS-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
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-2018-5405?

The Quest Kace K1000 Appliance, versions prior to 9.0.270, allows an authenticated least privileged user with 'User Console Only' rights to potentially inject arbitrary JavaScript code on the tickets page. Script execution could allow a malicious user of the system to steal session cookies of other users including Administrator and take over their session. This can further be exploited to launch other attacks. The software also does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. The software does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other user. An authenticated user with 'user console only' rights may inject arbitrary JavaScript, which could result in an attacker taking over a session of others, including an Administrator.

How severe is CVE-2018-5405?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5405 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5405?

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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