CVE-2018-15441

CRITICALCVSS 9.4/10EPSS 3.65%

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CVE-2018-15441 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the web framework code of Cisco Prime License Manager (PLM) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries. The vulnerability is due to a lack of proper validation of user-supplied input in SQL queries. EPSS estimates a 3.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the web framework code of Cisco Prime License Manager (PLM) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries. The vulnerability is due to a lack of proper validation of user-supplied input in SQL queries. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP POST requests that contain malicious SQL statements to an affected application. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to modify and delete arbitrary data in the PLM database or gain shell access with the privileges of the postgres user.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0
9.4/10

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
3.65%

88.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
CiscoPrime License Manager>= 11.0.1, <= 11.5
CiscoPrime License Manager11.5\(1\)Su5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-15441?
A vulnerability in the web framework code of Cisco Prime License Manager (PLM) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries. The vulnerability is due to a lack of proper validation of user-supplied input in SQL queries. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP POST requests that contain malicious SQL statements to an affected application. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to modify and delete arbitrary data in the PLM database or gain shell access with the privileges of the postgres user.
How severe is CVE-2018-15441?
CVE-2018-15441 has a CVSS score of 9.4/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15441?
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