CVE-2018-0448

Name: CVE-2018-0448
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-05T14:29:02.92+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0448 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the identity management service of Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) Center could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and take complete control of identity management functions. The vulnerability is due to insufficient security restrictions for critical management functions. EPSS estimates a 2.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the identity management service of Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) Center could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and take complete control of identity management functions. The vulnerability is due to insufficient security restrictions for critical management functions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a valid identity management request to the affected system. An exploit could allow the attacker to view and make unauthorized modifications to existing system users as well as create new users.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.14%

79.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Digital Network Architecture Center	< 1.1.4

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105502Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181003-dna-auth-bypassVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105502Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181003-dna-auth-bypassVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0448?

How severe is CVE-2018-0448?

CVE-2018-0448 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0448?

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