CVE-2018-0245: cisco wireless_lan_controller_software
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-0245 is a medium (CVSS 5.3) vulnerability in cisco wireless_lan_controller_software. EPSS estimates a 2.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 82.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 02-05-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 29-11-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A vulnerability in the REST API of Cisco 5500 and 8500 Series Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to view system information that under normal circumstances should be prohibited. The vulnerability is due to incomplete input and validation checking mechanisms in the REST API URL request. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a malicious URL to the REST API. If successful, an exploit could allow the attacker to view sensitive system information. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvg89442.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsEPSS trend
Probability
2.26%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
83%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.02 pp
From 2.28% on 19-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- 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-269Improper Privilege ManagementThe product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
Affected systems
Cisco1 product
- wireless_lan_controller_software8.3\(133.0\) | 8.5\(105.0\)
1 vendor · 1 product
References
3 links- tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180502-wlc-idX Refsource CONFIRMVendor Advisory