CVE-2018-0150

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to log in to a device running an affected release of Cisco IOS XE Software with the default username and password that are used at initial boot, aka a Static Credential Vulnerability. The vulnerability is due to an undocumented user account with privilege level 15 that has a default username and password. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using this account to remotely connect to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to log in to the device with privilege level 15 access. This vulnerability affects Cisco devices that are running a vulnerable release of Cisco IOS XE Software Release 16.x. This vulnerability does not affect Cisco IOS XE Software releases prior to Release 16.x. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCve89880.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 8.87% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: n/a Cisco IOS XE
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180328-xesc mitigation vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103539 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040579 vdb entry third party advisory mitigation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0150?
CVE-2018-0150 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-0150?
To fix CVE-2018-0150, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-0150 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-0150 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~9% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-0150?
CVE-2018-0150 affects n/a Cisco IOS XE.
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