CVE-2018-15427

Name: CVE-2018-15427
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-05T14:29:11.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-15427 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in Cisco Video Surveillance Manager (VSM) Software running on certain Cisco Connected Safety and Security Unified Computing System (UCS) platforms could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to log in to an affected system by using the root account, which has default, static user credentials. The vulnerability is due to the presence of undocumented, default, static user credentials for the root account of the affected software on certain systems. EPSS estimates a 6.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco Video Surveillance Manager (VSM) Software running on certain Cisco Connected Safety and Security Unified Computing System (UCS) platforms could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to log in to an affected system by using the root account, which has default, static user credentials. The vulnerability is due to the presence of undocumented, default, static user credentials for the root account of the affected software on certain systems. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using the account to log in to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to log in to the affected system and execute arbitrary commands as the root user.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.83%

93.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Video Surveillance Manager	7.10
Cisco	Video Surveillance Manager	7.11
Cisco	Video Surveillance Manager	7.11.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105381Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041733Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180921-vsmVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105381Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041733Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180921-vsmVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-15427?

How severe is CVE-2018-15427?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-15427 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15427?

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-2018-15427?

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Source: NVD / NIST