CVE-2018-0268: cisco digital_network_architecture_center

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2018-0268 is a critical (CVSS 10.0) vulnerability in cisco digital_network_architecture_center. EPSS estimates a 5.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 92.1% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 17-05-2018
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 29-11-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability in the container management subsystem of Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) Center could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and gain elevated privileges. This vulnerability is due to an insecure default configuration of the Kubernetes container management subsystem within DNA Center. An attacker who has the ability to access the Kubernetes service port could execute commands with elevated privileges within provisioned containers. A successful exploit could result in a complete compromise of affected containers. This vulnerability affects Cisco DNA Center Software Releases 1.1.3 and prior. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvi47253.

• CWE-358Improperly Implemented Security Check for StandardThe product does not implement or incorrectly implements one or more security-relevant checks as specified by the design of a standardized algorithm, protocol, or technique.