CVE-2018-0416

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 2.51%

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CVE-2018-0416 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the web-based interface of Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to view system information that under normal circumstances should be prohibited. The vulnerability is due to incomplete input and validation checking mechanisms in the web-based interface URL request. EPSS estimates a 2.51% 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 unauthenticated, remote attacker to view system information that under normal circumstances should be prohibited. The vulnerability is due to incomplete input and validation checking mechanisms in the web-based interface URL request. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by requesting specific URLs via the web-based interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view sensitive system information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0
5.3/10

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability
2.51%

82.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CiscoWireless Lan Controller Software8.5\(130.0\)
CiscoWireless Lan Controller Software8.9\(1.52\)

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0416?
A vulnerability in the web-based interface of Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to view system information that under normal circumstances should be prohibited. The vulnerability is due to incomplete input and validation checking mechanisms in the web-based interface URL request. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by requesting specific URLs via the web-based interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view sensitive system information.
How severe is CVE-2018-0416?
CVE-2018-0416 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0416?
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