Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Quest KACE System Management Appliance 8.0.318 has an unsanitized reportID parameter in a report-running script. That can let an attacker manipulate database queries. Because KACE manages endpoints, compromise of its data or administration context could have broad operational impact, but the supplied sources do not provide CVSS scoring or confirmed exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize if KACE SMA 8.0.318 is deployed, because SQL injection in an endpoint management appliance can affect sensitive asset and administration data. Urgency is lower if the product is absent or isolated.
Technical view
CVE-2018-11140 is an error-based SQL injection in /common/run_report.php through the reportID parameter on Quest KACE System Management Appliance 8.0.318. The bundle does not specify authentication requirements, privileges needed, affected later versions, or a vendor-fixed version. CISA KEV status is false in the supplied data.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running Quest KACE System Management Appliance 8.0.318. Risk rises if the appliance interface is reachable from untrusted networks, but the sources do not state whether authentication is required.
Exploitation context
The provided sources support SQL injection, specifically error-based behavior. They do not support claims of active exploitation, public exploit use, or KEV listing. Treat exploitation status as unconfirmed.
Researcher notes
Key unknowns are authentication requirements, privilege level, database impact, and fixed release information. Avoid assuming broader version impact beyond 8.0.318 unless confirmed by vendor or advisory data.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any Quest KACE SMA 8.0.318 deployments.
- Check Quest or Core Security advisory guidance for fixed versions or mitigations.
- Restrict appliance access to trusted administrative networks.
- Review report-running functionality exposure and user access.
- Prioritize upgrade planning if version 8.0.318 is present.
Validation and detection
- Inventory KACE SMA versions across all environments.
- Confirm whether /common/run_report.php exists on deployed appliances.
- Review web logs for unusual reportID activity or database error responses.
- Verify network paths to the appliance from untrusted segments.
- Document authentication and role requirements from the local deployment.
Public sources used
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/quest-kace-system-management-appliance-multiple-vulnerabilitiesCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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