CVE-2018-0338

Name: CVE-2018-0338
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-07T21:29:00.637+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0338 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the role-based access-checking mechanisms of Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on an affected system. The vulnerability exists because the affected software lacks proper input and validation checks for certain file systems. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the role-based access-checking mechanisms of Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on an affected system. The vulnerability exists because the affected software lacks proper input and validation checks for certain file systems. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by issuing crafted commands in the CLI of an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause other users to execute unwanted arbitrary commands on the affected system. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvf52994.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Unified Computing System	5.5\(203\)
Cisco	Unified Computing System	7.0\(0\)bz\(0.46\)
Cisco	Unified Computing System	9.0\(100.20\)b
Cisco	Unified Computing System	9.1\(1.13\)
Cisco	Unified Computing System	9.9\(0.902\)

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104456Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041071Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180606-ucs-accessVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104456Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041071Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180606-ucs-accessVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 7, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0338?

How severe is CVE-2018-0338?

CVE-2018-0338 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0338?

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-2018-0338?

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Source: NVD / NIST