CVE-2018-1189 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Dell EMC Isilon OneFS versions 8.1.0.0 - 8.1.0.1, 8.0.1.0 - 8.0.1.2, 8.0.0.0 - 8.0.0.6, 7.2.1.x, and 7.1.1.11 are affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows injection of malicious code.

Understanding CVE-2018-1189

This CVE involves a security issue in Dell EMC Isilon OneFS that could be exploited by a malicious administrator to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript code into a user's browser session.

What is CVE-2018-1189?

A cross-site scripting vulnerability in Dell EMC Isilon OneFS versions 8.1.0.0 - 8.1.0.1, 8.0.1.0 - 8.0.1.2, 8.0.0.0 - 8.0.0.6, 7.2.1.x, and 7.1.1.11, affecting the Antivirus Page within the OneFS web administration interface.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1189

This vulnerability enables a potential exploit where a malicious administrator can inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript code into the user's browser session while using the OneFS website.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1189

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows for cross-site scripting, posing a risk of injecting malicious code into user sessions.

Affected Systems and Versions

Isilon OneFS versions 8.1.0.0 - 8.1.0.1
Isilon OneFS versions 8.0.1.0 - 8.0.1.2
Isilon OneFS versions 8.0.0.0 - 8.0.0.6
Isilon OneFS versions 7.2.1.x
Isilon OneFS version 7.1.1.11

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by a malicious administrator injecting arbitrary HTML or JavaScript code into the user's browser session.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly.
Monitor for any unauthorized access or activities.
Restrict access to the affected systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
Conduct security training to educate users on identifying and avoiding potential threats.

Patching and Updates

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