Description Preview
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-25016 affects the Greenbone Security Assistant (GSA) and Greenbone OS (GOS). Specifically, versions of GSA before 7.0.3 and GOS before 5.0.0 are susceptible to Host Header Injection. This vulnerability could potentially allow an attacker to manipulate the HTTP headers and redirect the web application to any arbitrary location. The vulnerability was made public and the details were updated by the assigner organization, MITRE.
Overview
Greenbone Security Assistant (GSA) and Greenbone OS (GOS) are security tools used for vulnerability management. A vulnerability has been identified in versions of GSA before 7.0.3 and GOS before 5.0.0 that allows for Host Header Injection. This type of vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to redirect the web application to an arbitrary location, potentially leading to phishing attacks or the stealing of user credentials.
Remediation
Users of Greenbone Security Assistant (GSA) and Greenbone OS (GOS) are advised to upgrade to versions 7.0.3 and 5.0.0 respectively, or later versions, to mitigate this vulnerability. It is always recommended to keep software and systems up to date to ensure the latest security patches and updates are applied.
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Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
