CVE-2018-0218: cisco secure_access_control_server_solution_engine

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2018-0218 is a medium (CVSS 4.3) vulnerability in cisco secure_access_control_server_solution_engine. EPSS estimates a 1.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 73.7% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 08-03-2018
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 02-12-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based user interface of the Cisco Secure Access Control Server prior to 5.8 patch 9 could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to gain read access to certain information in the affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of XML External Entities (XXEs) when parsing an XML file. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing the administrator of an affected system to import a crafted XML file. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCve70616.

• CWE-200Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized ActorThe product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
• CWE-611Improper Restriction of XML External Entity ReferenceThe product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.