CVE-2018-11132
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
18.3 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-05
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
In order to perform actions that require higher privileges, the Quest KACE System Management Appliance 8.0.318 relies on a message queue that runs daemonized with root privileges and only allows a set of commands to be executed. A command injection vulnerability exists within this message queue which allows low-privilege users to append arbitrary commands that will be run as root.
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-05-31
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-11132?
In order to perform actions that require higher privileges, the Quest KACE System Management Appliance 8.0.318 relies on a message queue that runs daemonized with root privileges and only allows a set of commands to be executed. A command injection vulnerability exists within this message queue which allows low-privilege users to append arbitrary commands that will be run as root.
Is CVE-2018-11132 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2018-11132 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 18.3% on 2026-10-05, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-11132?
CVE-2018-11132 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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