Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-0150
A vulnerability in Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to log in to a device running an affected release of Cisco IOS XE Software with the default username and password that are used at initial boot, aka a Static Credential Vulnerability. The vulnerability is due to an undocumented user account with privilege level 15 that has a default username and password. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using this account to remotely connect to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to log in to the device with privilege level 15 access. This vulnerability affects Cisco devices that are running a vulnerable release of Cisco IOS XE Software Release 16.x. This vulnerability does not affect Cisco IOS XE Software releases prior to Release 16.x. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCve89880.
Products affected by CVE-2018-0150
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xe:16.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-0150
8.87%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 92 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-0150
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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10.0
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
10.0
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10.0
|
NIST | |
9.8
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CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-0150
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The product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key.Assigned by:
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
- ykramarz@cisco.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2018-0150
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https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180328-xesc
Cisco IOS XE Software Static Credential VulnerabilityMitigation;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103539
Malformed RequestThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040579
Cisco IOS XE Default Credentials Let Remote Users Access the Target System - SecurityTrackerMitigation;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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