CVE-2018-0141: High severity cisco prime collaboration vulnerability
A vulnerability in Cisco Prime Collaboration Provisioning (PCP) Software 11.6 could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to log in to the underlying Linux operating system. The vulnerability is due to a hard-coded account password on the system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by connecting to the affected system via Secure Shell (SSH) using the hard-coded credentials. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access the underlying operating system as a low-privileged user. After low-level privileges are gained, the attacker could elevate to root privileges and take full control of the device. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc82982.
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What is the vulnerability ID for this Cisco Prime Collaboration Provisioning (PCP) Software vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Cisco Prime Collaboration Provisioning (PCP) Software vulnerability is CVE-2018-0141.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2018-0141?
CVE-2018-0141 has a severity rating of 8.4 (high).
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by logging in to the underlying Linux operating system using a hard-coded account password.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-0141?
The affected software versions are Cisco Prime Collaboration Provisioning (PCP) Software 11.6, Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance 11.6, and Cisco Prime Collaboration 11.6.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-0141?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-0141 on the following websites: [OpenLink](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103329), [OpenLink](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040462), [OpenLink](https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180307-cpcp).