CVE-2018-9082
CWE-384Published: September 28, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
For some Iomega, Lenovo, LenovoEMC NAS devices versions 4.1.402.34662 and earlier, the password changing functionality available to authenticated users does not require the user's current password to set a new one. As a result, attackers with access to the user's session tokens can change their password and retain access to the user's account
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-9082 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
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 8.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
Related CVEs (CWE-384)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-9082 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts