Learn about CVE-2018-0394, a security flaw in Cisco Cloud Services Platform 2100 allowing unauthorized access by injecting malicious code. Find mitigation steps here.
Cisco Cloud Services Platform 2100 has a security flaw in its web upload feature that can potentially lead to unauthorized access by a remote attacker. This vulnerability has been assigned the Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvi12935.
Understanding CVE-2018-0394
This CVE involves a vulnerability in the web upload function of Cisco Cloud Services Platform 2100.
What is CVE-2018-0394?
The security flaw in the web upload feature of Cisco Cloud Services Platform 2100 allows a remote attacker with authenticated credentials to gain unauthorized access to the system by injecting malicious code into a specific function parameter.
The Impact of CVE-2018-0394
This vulnerability could result in an attacker obtaining restricted shell access on the affected system, potentially leading to further exploitation and compromise of sensitive data.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-0394
This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The flaw arises from inadequate input validation of parameters passed to a specific function within the user interface of Cisco Cloud Services Platform 2100.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Exploiting this vulnerability involves injecting malicious code into one of the function parameters, allowing an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the system.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2018-0394 requires immediate action and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates
Ensure that the latest security patches and updates from Cisco are applied to mitigate the risk of exploitation.