CVE-2018-0440

Name: CVE-2018-0440
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-05T14:29:02.357+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0440 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the web interface of Cisco Data Center Network Manager could allow an authenticated application administrator to execute commands on the underlying operating system with root-level privileges. The vulnerability is due to incomplete input validation of user input within an HTTP request. EPSS estimates a 2.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the web interface of Cisco Data Center Network Manager could allow an authenticated application administrator to execute commands on the underlying operating system with root-level privileges. The vulnerability is due to incomplete input validation of user input within an HTTP request. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the application and then sending a crafted HTTP request to the targeted application. A successful exploit could allow the authenticated attacker to issue commands on the underlying operating system as the root user.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.25%

80.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Data Center Network Manager	< 11.0\(1\)

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041682Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180905-cdcnm-escalationVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041682Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180905-cdcnm-escalationVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0440?

How severe is CVE-2018-0440?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0440 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0440?

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