CVE-2018-0388

Name: CVE-2018-0388
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-17T19:29:00.227+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 1.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0388 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the web-based interface of Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against the user of the web-based interface of an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based interface. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based interface of Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against the user of the web-based interface of an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user to click a crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the interface or allow the attacker to access sensitive browser-based information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.01%

58.9th 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	8.3\(135.0\)
Cisco	Wireless Lan Controller Software	8.5\(120.0\)

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105665Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041927Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181017-wlan-xssVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105665Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041927Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181017-wlan-xssVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0388?

How severe is CVE-2018-0388?

CVE-2018-0388 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0388?

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-2018-0388?

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Source: NVD / NIST