CVE-2018-9086
CVE-2018-9086 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Thinkserver Rd340 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Lenovo Thinkserver Rd340 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In some Lenovo ThinkServer-branded servers, a command injection vulnerability exists in the BMC firmware download command. This allows a privileged user to download and execute arbitrary code inside the BMC. This can only be exploited by authorized privileged users.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-9086?
- In some Lenovo ThinkServer-branded servers, a command injection vulnerability exists in the BMC firmware download command. This allows a privileged user to download and execute arbitrary code inside the BMC. This can only be exploited by authorized privileged users.
- How severe is CVE-2018-9086?
- CVE-2018-9086 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-9086 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-9086?
- CVE-2018-9086 primarily affects Lenovo Thinkserver Rd340 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-9086?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-9086 published?
- CVE-2018-9086 was published on 2018-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkserver_rd340_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkserver_rd440_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkserver_rd640_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkserver_td340_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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