CVE-2018-0271

Description

A vulnerability in the API gateway of the Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) Center could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and access critical services. The vulnerability is due to a failure to normalize URLs prior to servicing requests. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted URL designed to exploit the issue. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain unauthenticated access to critical services, resulting in elevated privileges in DNA Center. This vulnerability affects Cisco DNA Center Software Releases prior to 1.1.2. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvi09394.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 5.53% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: n/a Cisco Digital Network Architecture Center
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104191 vdb entry third party advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180516-dna2 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0271?
CVE-2018-0271 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-0271?
To fix CVE-2018-0271, 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-2018-0271 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-0271 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~6% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-0271?
CVE-2018-0271 affects n/a Cisco Digital Network Architecture Center.
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