Name: CVE-2018-11138: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2018-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2018-11138, CWE-78, Exploited in the Wild, CISA KEV Exploit, Metasploit Module, Used with Ransomware, CVSS 9.8, EPSS 0.91719, CISA KEV

The '/common/download_agent_installer.php' script in the Quest KACE System Management Appliance 8.0.318 is accessible by anonymous users and can be abused to execute arbitrary commands on the system.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 9.8
CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Quest Kace Systems Management Appliance	—	Upgrade Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance to the latest version	Sep 1, 2025	May 31, 2018

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CVSS Details

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