CVE-2018-6961

Name: CVE-2018-6961
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-11T22:29:00.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 86.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6961 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. VMware NSX SD-WAN Edge by VeloCloud prior to version 3.1.0 contains a command injection vulnerability in the local web UI component. This component is disabled by default and should not be enabled on untrusted networks. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 86.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware NSX SD-WAN Edge by VeloCloud prior to version 3.1.0 contains a command injection vulnerability in the local web UI component. This component is disabled by default and should not be enabled on untrusted networks. VeloCloud by VMware will be removing this service from the product in future releases. Successful exploitation of this issue could result in remote code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

86.43%

99.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Apr 15, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Nsx Sd-Wan By Velocloud	< 3.1.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104185Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041210Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0011.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44959/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104185Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041210Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0011.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44959/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2018-6961US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jun 11, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6961?

How severe is CVE-2018-6961?

CVE-2018-6961 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 86.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6961?

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