CVE-2018-0269

Name: CVE-2018-0269
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-19T20:29:01.58+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 1.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0269 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the web framework of the Cisco Digital Network Architecture Center (DNA Center) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to communicate with the Kong API server without restriction. The vulnerability is due to an overly permissive Cross Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) policy. EPSS estimates a 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the web framework of the Cisco Digital Network Architecture Center (DNA Center) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to communicate with the Kong API server without restriction. The vulnerability is due to an overly permissive Cross Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) policy. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user to follow a malicious link. An exploit could allow the attacker to communicate with the API and exfiltrate sensitive information. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvh99208.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.32%

67.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Digital Network Architecture Center	1.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103950Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180418-dna1Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103950Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180418-dna1Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 19, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0269?

How severe is CVE-2018-0269?

CVE-2018-0269 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0269?

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Source: NVD / NIST