HIGH CVSS 8.8
Published: 2018-02-01

CVE-2018-1192

pivotal_software cloud_foundry_uaa Security Advisory (CVE-2018-1192)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2018-1192 impacting pivotal_software cloud_foundry_uaa. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 8.8 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
In Cloud Foundry Foundation cf-release versions prior to v285; cf-deployment versions prior to v1.7; UAA 4.5.x versions prior to 4.5.5, 4.8.x versions prior to 4.8.3, and 4.7.x versions prior to 4.7.4; and UAA-release 45.7.x versions prior to 45.7, 52.7.x versions prior to 52.7, and 53.3.x versions prior to 53.3, the SessionID is logged in audit event logs. An attacker can use the SessionID to impersonate a logged-in user.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product pivotal_software / cloud_foundry_uaa
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-200

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2018-1192 impacting pivotal_software cloud_foundry_uaa.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2018-1192.yaml
id: cve-2018-1192

info:
  name: pivotal_software cloud_foundry_uaa - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2018-1192 affecting pivotal_software cloud_foundry_uaa.
    Evaluation: In Cloud Foundry Foundation cf-release versions prior to v285; cf-deployment versions prior to v1.7; UAA 4.5.x versions prior to 4.5.5, 4.8.x versions...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2018-1192
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 8.8
    cve-id: CVE-2018-1192
    cwe-id: CWE-200
  tags: cve,cve-2018-1192,pivotal_software,cloud_foundry_uaa,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "cloud_foundry_uaa"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2018-1192.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2018-1192
# Target: pivotal_software cloud_foundry_uaa | CVSS: 8.8 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2018-1192 (pivotal_software cloud_foundry_uaa)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against pivotal_software cloud_foundry_uaa scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2018-1192.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2018-1192
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install cloud_foundry_uaa 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade cloud_foundry_uaa 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update cloud_foundry_uaa

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i cloud_foundry_uaa 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i cloud_foundry_uaa

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2018-1192 in pivotal_software cloud_foundry_uaa?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update pivotal_software cloud_foundry_uaa packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2018-1192?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2018-1192?

CVE-2018-1192 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 8.8 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
8.8
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2018-1192
Weakness CWE-200
Vendor pivotal_software
Product cloud_foundry_uaa
Published 2018-02-01
Vector CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H