CVE-2018-1000042: Security Onion Solutions Squert version 1.3.0 through 1.6.7 contains a CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of S...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Squert versions 1.3.0 through 1.6.7 had a flaw that could let a web request trigger operating system commands on the server. For an affected Security Onion deployment, this is serious because the monitoring platform may have sensitive visibility into network activity. The CVE says the issue was fixed in Squert 1.7.0. Exposure is limited to organizations running Security Onion Solutions Squert 1.3.0 through 1.6.7. Risk is higher where the Squert web interface is reachable by untrusted users or networks. The sources do not identify broader affected products or package variants. Prioritize quickly if affected Squert is present, especially on monitoring infrastructure reachable over the network. The main business concern is compromise of a security monitoring server. If Squert is not deployed or is already upgraded to 1.7.0 or later, urgency drops substantially. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Squert to version 1.7.0 or later where applicable.; Restrict Squert web access to trusted administrative networks.; Review the Security Onion advisory before changing production systems..

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Jun 7, 2026, 20:58 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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