CVE-2018-0431

Name: CVE-2018-0431
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-05T14:29:01.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0431 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to inject and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of command input by the affected software. EPSS estimates a 4.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to inject and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of command input by the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted commands to the web-based management interface of the affected software. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to inject and execute arbitrary, system-level commands with root privileges on an affected device.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.03%

89.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Unified Computing System	2.0_base
Cisco	Unified Computing System	3.0\(3a\)
Cisco	Unified Computing System	3.1\(3\)

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041686Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180905-cimc-injectionVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041686Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180905-cimc-injectionVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 5, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0431?

How severe is CVE-2018-0431?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0431 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0431?

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-2018-0431?

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Source: NVD / NIST