CVE-2018-1187 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the Network Configuration page of Dell EMC Isilon versions 8.1.0.0 - 8.1.0.1, 8.0.1.0 - 8.0.1.2, and 8.0.0.0 - 8.0.0.6, allowing injection of arbitrary HTML or JavaScript code.

Understanding CVE-2018-1187

This CVE involves a cross-site scripting vulnerability in Dell EMC Isilon versions 8.0.0.0 - 8.1.0.1.

What is CVE-2018-1187?

A cross-site scripting vulnerability in Isilon OneFS allows a malicious admin to inject code into a user's browser session.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1187

This vulnerability could compromise the security of the OneFS website by executing arbitrary code in the user's browser.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1187

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a malicious admin to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript code into the user's browser session within the OneFS web administration interface.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Isilon OneFS
Vendor: Dell EMC
Versions affected: 8.1.0.0 - 8.1.0.1, 8.0.1.0 - 8.0.1.2, 8.0.0.0 - 8.0.0.6

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by a malicious administrator injecting code into the user's browser session within the OneFS web administration interface.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2018-1187 with these steps.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches immediately.
Monitor network traffic for signs of exploitation.
Educate users on identifying and avoiding suspicious links.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
Implement web application firewalls to filter and monitor HTTP traffic.

Patching and Updates

Ensure all Isilon OneFS systems are updated with the latest patches to mitigate the cross-site scripting vulnerability.