MEDIUM CVSS 6.1
Published: 2018-03-08

CVE-2018-1220

emc rsa_archer Security Advisory (CVE-2018-1220)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2018-1220 impacting emc rsa_archer. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
EMC RSA Archer, versions prior to 6.2.0.8, contains a redirect vulnerability in the QuickLinks feature. A remote attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability to redirect genuine users to phishing websites with the intent of obtaining sensitive information from the users.

📊 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
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product emc / rsa_archer
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-601

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-2018-1220 impacting emc rsa_archer.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2018-1220.yaml
id: cve-2018-1220

info:
  name: emc rsa_archer - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2018-1220 affecting emc rsa_archer.
    Evaluation: EMC RSA Archer, versions prior to 6.2.0.8, contains a redirect vulnerability in the QuickLinks feature. A remote attacker may potentially exploit this...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2018-1220
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
    cvss-score: 6.1
    cve-id: CVE-2018-1220
    cwe-id: CWE-601
  tags: cve,cve-2018-1220,emc,rsa_archer,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "rsa_archer"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2018-1220.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2018-1220
# Target: emc rsa_archer | CVSS: 6.1 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2018-1220 (emc rsa_archer)...")
    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 emc rsa_archer 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-2018-1220.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2018-1220
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install rsa_archer 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade rsa_archer 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update rsa_archer

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

# 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.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2018-1220 in emc rsa_archer?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update emc rsa_archer 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-2018-1220?

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-2018-1220?

CVE-2018-1220 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.1
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2018-1220
Weakness CWE-601
Vendor emc
Product rsa_archer
Published 2018-03-08
Vector CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N