CVE-2018-15465

Name: CVE-2018-15465
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-24T14:29:00.723+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-15465 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the authorization subsystem of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software could allow an authenticated, but unprivileged (levels 0 and 1), remote attacker to perform privileged actions by using the web management interface. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of user privileges when using the web management interface. EPSS estimates a 2.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the authorization subsystem of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software could allow an authenticated, but unprivileged (levels 0 and 1), remote attacker to perform privileged actions by using the web management interface. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of user privileges when using the web management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending specific HTTP requests via HTTPS to an affected device as an unprivileged user. An exploit could allow the attacker to retrieve files (including the running configuration) from the device or to upload and replace software images on the device.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.36%

81.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Adaptive Security Appliance Software	< 9.4.4.29
Cisco	Adaptive Security Appliance Software	>= 9.5, < 9.6.4.20
Cisco	Adaptive Security Appliance Software	>= 9.7, < 9.8.3.18
Cisco	Adaptive Security Appliance Software	>= 9.9, < 9.9.2.36
Cisco	Adaptive Security Appliance Software	>= 9.10, < 9.10.1.7

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106256Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181219-asa-privescVendor Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-46Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106256Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181219-asa-privescVendor Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-46Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 24, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-15465?

How severe is CVE-2018-15465?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-15465 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15465?

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-2018-15465?

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Source: NVD / NIST