How severe is CVE-2018-5404?

CVE-2018-5404 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-5404 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-5404?

CVE-2018-5404 affects Quest Kace Systems Management Appliance Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5404?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-5404 published?

CVE-2018-5404 was published on 2019-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-5404

CVE-2018-5404 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Quest Kace Systems Management Appliance Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Quest Kace Systems Management Appliance Firmware
Published: 2019-06-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Quest Kace K1000 Appliance, versions prior to 9.0.270, allows an authenticated, remote attacker with least privileges ('User Console Only' role) to potentially exploit multiple Blind SQL Injection vulnerabilities to retrieve sensitive information from the database or copy the entire database. An authenticated remote attacker could leverage Blind SQL injections to obtain sensitive data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-5404?: The Quest Kace K1000 Appliance, versions prior to 9.0.270, allows an authenticated, remote attacker with least privileges ('User Console Only' role) to potentially exploit multiple Blind SQL Injection vulnerabilities to retrieve sensitive information from the database or copy the entire database. An authenticated remote attacker could leverage Blind SQL injections to obtain sensitive data.
How severe is CVE-2018-5404?: CVE-2018-5404 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-5404 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-5404?: CVE-2018-5404 affects Quest Kace Systems Management Appliance Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5404?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-5404 published?: CVE-2018-5404 was published on 2019-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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