VDB-117640 · CVE-2018-1278 · BID 104227

Pivotal Application Service up to 1.12.21/2.0.12/2.1.3 Apps Manager improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Pivotal Application Service up to 1.12.21/2.0.12/2.1.3. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Apps Manager. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authorization. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2018-1278. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Pivotal Application Service up to 1.12.21/2.0.12/2.1.3. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Apps Manager. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Apps Manager included in Pivotal Application Service, versions 1.12.x prior to 1.12.22, 2.0.x prior to 2.0.13, and 2.1.x prior to 2.1.4 contains an authorization enforcement vulnerability. A member of any org is able to create invitations to any org for which the org GUID can be discovered. Accepting this invitation gives unauthorized access to view the member list, domains, quotas and other information about the org.

The bug was discovered 05/10/2018. The weakness was published 05/11/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at pivotal.io. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-1278 since 12/06/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1548.002.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 1.12.22, 2.0.13 or 2.1.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 104227†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Application Service 1.12.22/2.0.13/2.1.4

Timelineinfo

12/06/2017 🔍
05/10/2018 +155 days 🔍
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05/12/2018 +1 days 🔍
02/04/2020 +633 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: pivotal.io

Advisory: pivotal.io
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-1278 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-1278
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-117640
SecurityFocus: 104227 - Pivotal Application Service CVE-2018-1278 Security Bypass Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 05/12/2018 08:55
Updated: 02/04/2020 15:53
Changes: 05/12/2018 08:55 (60), 02/04/2020 15:53 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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