CVE-2018-0270 : What You Need to Know

A security issue with the web-based management interface of Cisco IoT Field Network Director (IoT-FND) allows unauthorized attackers to manipulate user and group data through a CSRF attack.

Understanding CVE-2018-0270

What is CVE-2018-0270?

This vulnerability in Cisco IoT Field Network Director enables attackers to exploit insufficient CSRF protections in the web interface, potentially granting them unauthorized access to manipulate user and group data.

The Impact of CVE-2018-0270

The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized manipulation of user and group data on affected devices, potentially allowing attackers to perform actions with the same privileges as the affected user, including creating new accounts with elevated privileges.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-0270

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability exists in the web-based management interface of Cisco IoT Field Network Director (IoT-FND).
Attackers can exploit the insufficient CSRF protections to manipulate user and group data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Cisco IoT Field Network Director running software releases earlier than IoT-FND Release 3.0 and 4.1.1-6 or 4.2.0-123 are vulnerable.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers need to convince a user to click on a malicious link to exploit the vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to IoT-FND Release 3.0 or later for Connected Grid Network Management System and Release 4.1.1-6 or 4.2.0-123 for IoT Field Network Director.
Educate users about the risks of clicking on unknown links.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update CSRF protections in web interfaces.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Cisco to address the vulnerability.