Is CVE-2018-11138 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2018-11138 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2018-11138 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2018-11138 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-11138?

CVE-2018-11138 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2018-11138

Published: March 25, 2022

EPSS:92.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.7th

Official Description

The '/common/download_agent_installer.php' script in the Quest KACE System Management Appliance is accessible by anonymous users and can be abused to perform remote code execution.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Quest KACE System Management Appliance Remote Command Execution Vulnerability

The '/common/download_agent_installer.php' script in the Quest KACE System Management Appliance is accessible by anonymous users and can be abused to perform remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 2022-03-25Federal patch deadline: 2022-04-15⚠ USED IN RANSOMWARE CAMPAIGNS

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in the Quest KACE System Management Appliance allows anonymous users to access the '/common/download_agent_installer.php' script, leading to remote code execution. The high EPSS score of 0.92008 and its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog highlight the significant risk and urgency of addressing this flaw.

This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild and is part of CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. It is remotely exploitable and does not require authentication.

Recommended Action

Apply all available patches and updates for the Quest KACE System Management Appliance. Restrict access to the appliance's web interface to trusted networks and users.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-11138 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2018-11138 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.