CVE-2018-10900
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
14.7 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Network Manager VPNC plugin (aka networkmanager-vpnc) before version 1.2.6 is vulnerable to a privilege escalation attack. A new line character can be used to inject a Password helper parameter into the configuration data passed to VPNC, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root.
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-07-26
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-45313
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-10900?
Network Manager VPNC plugin (aka networkmanager-vpnc) before version 1.2.6 is vulnerable to a privilege escalation attack. A new line character can be used to inject a Password helper parameter into the configuration data passed to VPNC, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root.
Is CVE-2018-10900 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2018-10900 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 14.7%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-10900?
CVE-2018-10900 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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