CVE-2018-9066

Name: CVE-2018-9066
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-30T16:29:00.423+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-9066 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Lenovo xClarity Administrator versions earlier than 2.1.0, an authenticated LXCA user can, under specific circumstances, inject additional parameters into a specific web API call which can result in privileged command execution within LXCA's underlying operating system.. EPSS estimates a 2.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Lenovo xClarity Administrator versions earlier than 2.1.0, an authenticated LXCA user can, under specific circumstances, inject additional parameters into a specific web API call which can result in privileged command execution within LXCA's underlying operating system.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.24%

80.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lenovo	Xclarity Administrator	< 2.1.0

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-22168Vendor Advisory
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-22168Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 30, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9066?

How severe is CVE-2018-9066?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-9066 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9066?

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