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CVE-2018-0218

3.3 · LOW

A vulnerability in the web-based user interface of the Cisco Secure Access Control Server prior to 5.8 patch 9 could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to gain read access to certain informa…

Published Mar 8, 2018CWE-200EPSS 1.49%

Overview

CVE-2018-0218 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 8, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A vulnerability in the web-based user interface of the Cisco Secure Access Control Server prior to 5.8 patch 9 could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to gain read access to certain information in the affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of XML External Entities (XXEs) when parsing an XML file. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing the administrator of an affected system to import a crafted XML file. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCve70616.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/103345Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1040470Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180307-acs1Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/103345Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1040470Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180307-acs1

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What is CVE-2018-0218?

CVE-2018-0218 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 8, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2018-0218?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-0218?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-0218?

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