HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2018-10897
HIGH

CVE-2018-10897

CWE-59Published: August 1, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.1
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A directory traversal issue was found in reposync, a part of yum-utils, where reposync fails to sanitize paths in remote repository configuration files. If an attacker controls a repository, they may be able to copy files outside of the destination directory on the targeted system via path traversal. If reposync is running with heightened privileges on a targeted system, this flaw could potentially result in system compromise via the overwriting of critical system files. Version 1.1.31 and older are believed to be affected.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-10897 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.1.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Red Hat4 product(s)
virtualizationenterprise linux desktopenterprise linux serverenterprise linux workstation
rpm1 product(s)
yum-utils
Source: NVD CPE · 8 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Rapid7 / Metasploit
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Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-10897
PATCHhttps://github.com/rpm-software-management/yum-utils/commit/6a8de061f8fdc885e74ebe8c94625bf53643b71c
PATCHhttps://github.com/rpm-software-management/yum-utils/commit/7554c0133eb830a71dc01846037cc047d0acbc2c
PATCHhttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-10897
PATCHhttps://github.com/rpm-software-management/yum-utils/commit/6a8de061f8fdc885e74ebe8c94625bf53643b71c
PATCHhttps://github.com/rpm-software-management/yum-utils/commit/7554c0133eb830a71dc01846037cc047d0acbc2c
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041594
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2284
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2285
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2626
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/rpm-software-management/yum-utils/pull/43
ADVISORYhttps://help.ecostruxureit.com/display/public/UADCE725/Security+fixes+in+StruxureWare+Data+Center+Expert+v7.6.0
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041594
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2284
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2285
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2626
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/rpm-software-management/yum-utils/pull/43
ADVISORYhttps://help.ecostruxureit.com/display/public/UADCE725/Security+fixes+in+StruxureWare+Data+Center+Expert+v7.6.0

All References (18)

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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041594Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2284Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2285Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2626Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-10897Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/rpm-software-management/yum-utils/commit/6a8de061f8fdc885e74ebe8c94625bf53643b71cPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/rpm-software-management/yum-utils/commit/7554c0133eb830a71dc01846037cc047d0acbc2cPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/rpm-software-management/yum-utils/pull/43Third Party Advisory
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https://help.ecostruxureit.com/display/public/UADCE725/Security+fixes+in+StruxureWare+Data+Center+Expert+v7.6.0Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041594Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2284Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2285Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2626Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-10897Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/rpm-software-management/yum-utils/commit/6a8de061f8fdc885e74ebe8c94625bf53643b71cPatch · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2018-10897
CVSS Score8.1 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-59
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 1, 2018

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2018-10897 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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