CVE-2018-0375

Name: CVE-2018-0375
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-18T23:29:00.807+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0375 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the Cluster Manager of Cisco Policy Suite before 18.2.0 could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to log in to an affected system using the root account, which has default, static user credentials. The vulnerability is due to the presence of undocumented, static user credentials for the root account. EPSS estimates a 3.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the Cluster Manager of Cisco Policy Suite before 18.2.0 could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to log in to an affected system using the root account, which has default, static user credentials. The vulnerability is due to the presence of undocumented, static user credentials for the root account. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using the account to log in to an affected system. An exploit could allow the attacker to log in to the affected system and execute arbitrary commands as the root user. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvh02680.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.79%

88.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Mobility Services Engine	14.0.0
Cisco	Policy Suite	< 18.2.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104852Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180718-policy-cm-default-psswrdVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104852Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180718-policy-cm-default-psswrdVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 18, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0375?

How severe is CVE-2018-0375?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0375 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0375?

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