CVE-2018-9080
CWE-287Published: September 28, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
For some Iomega, Lenovo, LenovoEMC NAS devices versions 4.1.402.34662 and earlier, by setting the Iomega cookie to a known value before logging into the NAS's web application, the NAS will not provide the user a new cookie value. This allows an attacker who knows the cookie's value to compromise the user's session.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-9080 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 full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 5.9.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-9080 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts