CVE-2018-0195

Name: CVE-2018-0195
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-28T22:29:02.157+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0195 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the Cisco IOS XE Software REST API could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to bypass API authorization checks and use the API to perform privileged actions on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient authorization checks for requests that are sent to the REST API of the affected software. EPSS estimates a 1.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the Cisco IOS XE Software REST API could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to bypass API authorization checks and use the API to perform privileged actions on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient authorization checks for requests that are sent to the REST API of the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a malicious request to an affected device via the REST API. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to selectively bypass authorization checks for the REST API of the affected software and use the API to perform privileged actions on an affected device. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCuz56428.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.33%

67.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Ios Xe	< 16.2.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103557Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180328-restVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103557Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180328-restVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 28, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0195?

How severe is CVE-2018-0195?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0195 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0195?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-0195?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST