CVE-2018-9072

MEDIUMNVD 6.56.5—

6.5

In versions prior to 5.5, LXCI for VMware allows an authenticated user to download any system file due to insufficient input sanitization during file downloads.

CVSS v3: 6.5
EG Score: 6.5(medium)
EPSS: 54.8%
KEV: Not listed

Published

November 30, 2018

Last Modified

November 21, 2024

References (2)

psirt@lenovohttps://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-23800
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-23800

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

CWE-20Improper Input Validation

Data Freshness Timeline

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2018-9072?

CVE-2018-9072 is a medium vulnerability published on November 30, 2018. In versions prior to 5.5, LXCI for VMware allows an authenticated user to download any system file due to insufficient input sanitization during file downloads.

When was CVE-2018-9072 disclosed?

CVE-2018-9072 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 30, 2018, with the most recent update on November 21, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2018-9072 actively exploited?

CVE-2018-9072 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 54.8% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-9072?

CVE-2018-9072 has a CVSS v3 base score of 6.5 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2018-9072?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2018-9072, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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