CVE-2018-0433

Name: CVE-2018-0433
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-05T14:29:01.607+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0433 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the command-line interface (CLI) in the Cisco SD-WAN Solution could allow an authenticated, local attacker to inject arbitrary commands that are executed with root privileges. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the command-line interface (CLI) in the Cisco SD-WAN Solution could allow an authenticated, local attacker to inject arbitrary commands that are executed with root privileges. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the device and submitting crafted input to the CLI utility. The attacker must be authenticated to access the CLI utility. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute commands with root privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.45%

35.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Vedge 100 Firmware	< 18.3.0
Cisco	Vedge 1000 Firmware	< 18.3.0
Cisco	Vedge 2000 Firmware	< 18.3.0
Cisco	Vedge 5000 Firmware	< 18.3.0
Cisco	Vbond Orchestrator	All versions
Cisco	Vedge Cloud Router Platform	All versions
Cisco	Vmanage Network Management System	All versions
Cisco	Vsmart Controller	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105295Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180905-sd-wan-injectionVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105295Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180905-sd-wan-injectionVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0433?

How severe is CVE-2018-0433?

CVE-2018-0433 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0433?

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-2018-0433?

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Source: NVD / NIST