CVE-2018-0288

Name: CVE-2018-0288
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-02T22:29:01.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 2.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0288 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in Cisco WebEx Recording Format (WRF) Player could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive data about the application. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain information to conduct additional reconnaissance attacks. EPSS estimates a 2.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco WebEx Recording Format (WRF) Player could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive data about the application. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain information to conduct additional reconnaissance attacks. The vulnerability is due to a design flaw in Cisco WRF Player. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by utilizing a maliciously crafted file that could bypass checks in the code and enable an attacker to read memory from outside the bounds of the mapped file. This vulnerability affects Cisco WebEx Business Suite meeting sites, Cisco WebEx Meetings sites, and Cisco WebEx WRF players. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvh89107, CSCvh89113, CSCvh89132, CSCvh89142.

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

2.67%

83.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Webex Meetings Online	t31.20
Cisco	Webex Meetings Online	t31.20.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104091Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040825Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180502-webex-idVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104091Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040825Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180502-webex-idVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0288?

How severe is CVE-2018-0288?

CVE-2018-0288 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0288?

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