CVE-2018-0427

Name: CVE-2018-0427
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-15T20:29:01.253+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 6.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0427 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the CronJob scheduler API of Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) Center could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform a command injection attack. The vulnerability is due to incorrect input validation of user-supplied data. EPSS estimates a 6.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the CronJob scheduler API of Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) Center could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform a command injection attack. The vulnerability is due to incorrect input validation of user-supplied data. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a malicious packet. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvi42263.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

6.14%

92.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Enterprise Module	dnac1.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105106Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180815-dna-injectionVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105106Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180815-dna-injectionVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 15, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0427?

How severe is CVE-2018-0427?

CVE-2018-0427 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0427?

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