CVE-2018-15394

Name: CVE-2018-15394
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-08T17:29:00.497+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-15394 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the Stealthwatch Management Console (SMC) of Cisco Stealthwatch Enterprise could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary actions with administrative privileges on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to an insecure system configuration. EPSS estimates a 4.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the Stealthwatch Management Console (SMC) of Cisco Stealthwatch Enterprise could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary actions with administrative privileges on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to an insecure system configuration. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to the targeted application. An exploit could allow the attacker to gain unauthenticated access, resulting in elevated privileges in the SMC.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.02%

89.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Stealthwatch Enterprise	<= 6.10.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105853Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181107-smc-auth-bypassVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105853Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181107-smc-auth-bypassVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 8, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-15394?

How severe is CVE-2018-15394?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-15394 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15394?

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