CVE-2018-0121

Name: CVE-2018-0121
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-22T00:29:00.203+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0121 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the authentication functionality of the web-based service portal of Cisco Elastic Services Controller Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary actions with administrator privileges on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper security restrictions that are imposed by the web-based service portal of the affected software. EPSS estimates a 2.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the authentication functionality of the web-based service portal of Cisco Elastic Services Controller Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary actions with administrator privileges on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper security restrictions that are imposed by the web-based service portal of the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting an empty password value to an affected portal when prompted to enter an administrative password for the portal. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass authentication and gain administrator privileges for the web-based service portal of the affected software. This vulnerability affects Cisco Elastic Services Controller Software Release 3.0.0. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvg29809.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.66%

83.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Elastic Services Controller	3.0.0
Cisco	Virtual Managed Services	3.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103113Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180221-escVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103113Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180221-escVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 22, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0121?

How severe is CVE-2018-0121?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0121 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0121?

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