CVE-2018-0222

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) Center could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to log in to an affected system by using an administrative account that has default, static user credentials. The vulnerability is due to the presence of undocumented, static user credentials for the default administrative account for the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using the account to log in to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to log in to the affected system and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. This vulnerability affects all releases of Cisco DNA Center Software prior to Release 1.1.3. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvh98929.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.90% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: n/a Cisco Digital Network Architecture Center
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104193 vdb entry third party advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180516-dnac vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0222?
CVE-2018-0222 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-0222?
To fix CVE-2018-0222, 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-2018-0222 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-0222 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-0222?
CVE-2018-0222 affects n/a Cisco Digital Network Architecture Center.
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