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CVE-2018-11138

CISA KEV

Published March 25, 2022 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official Description+

The '/common/download_agent_installer.php' script in the Quest KACE System Management Appliance is accessible by anonymous users and can be abused to perform remote code execution.

Affected Products

VendorProduct
QuestKACE System Management Appliance

Patch Status

Patch by 2022-04-15

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2018-11138.