CVE-2018-6231: trend micro trend micro smart protection server (standalone) OS Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2018-6231 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) OS Command Injection vulnerability in trend micro trend micro smart protection server (standalone). EPSS estimates a 6.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 94% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 15-03-2018
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 05-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A server auth command injection authentication bypass vulnerability in Trend Micro Smart Protection Server (Standalone) versions 3.3 and below could allow remote attackers to escalate privileges on vulnerable installations.

• CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.