CVE-2018-0100

Name: CVE-2018-0100
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-18T06:29:01.05+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0100 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the Profile Editor of the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to have read and write access to information stored in the affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of the XML External Entity (XXE) entries when parsing an XML file. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the Profile Editor of the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to have read and write access to information stored in the affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of the XML External Entity (XXE) entries when parsing an XML file. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by injecting a crafted XML file with malicious entries, which could allow the attacker to read and write files. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvg19341.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102738Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040246Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180117-acpeVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102738Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040246Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180117-acpeVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 18, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0100?

How severe is CVE-2018-0100?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0100 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0100?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST