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CVE-2018-0317

8.8 · HIGH

A vulnerability in the web interface of Cisco Prime Collaboration Provisioning (PCP) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to escalate their privileges.

Published Jun 7, 2018CWE-264EPSS 2.56%

Overview

CVE-2018-0317 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 7, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A vulnerability in the web interface of Cisco Prime Collaboration Provisioning (PCP) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to escalate their privileges. The vulnerability is due to insufficient web portal access control checks. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by modifying an access request. An exploit could allow the attacker to promote their account to any role defined on the system. This vulnerability affects Cisco Prime Collaboration Provisioning (PCP) Releases 12.2 and prior. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc90286.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-0317?

CVE-2018-0317 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 7, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2018-0317?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-0317?

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.

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