CVE-2018-0245

Name: CVE-2018-0245
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-02T22:29:00.45+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 2.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0245 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the REST API of Cisco 5500 and 8500 Series Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to view system information that under normal circumstances should be prohibited. The vulnerability is due to incomplete input and validation checking mechanisms in the REST API URL request. EPSS estimates a 2.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the REST API of Cisco 5500 and 8500 Series Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to view system information that under normal circumstances should be prohibited. The vulnerability is due to incomplete input and validation checking mechanisms in the REST API URL request. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a malicious URL to the REST API. If successful, an exploit could allow the attacker to view sensitive system information. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvg89442.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

2.35%

81.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Wireless Lan Controller Software	8.3\(133.0\)
Cisco	Wireless Lan Controller Software	8.5\(105.0\)

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104123Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040823Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180502-wlc-idVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104123Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040823Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180502-wlc-idVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 2, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0245?

How severe is CVE-2018-0245?

CVE-2018-0245 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0245?

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