CVE-2018-0258: Path Traversal

Published May 2, 2018
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Updated

A vulnerability in the Cisco Prime File Upload servlet affecting multiple Cisco products could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files to any directory of a vulnerable device (aka Path Traversal) and execute those files. This vulnerability affects the following products: Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) Version 10.0 and later, and Cisco Prime Infrastructure (PI) All versions. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvf32411, CSCvf81727.

Affected Software

3 affected components
cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager=10.0\(1\)
cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager=10.2\(1\)
cisco Prime Infrastructure=3.3\(0.0\)

Event History

May 2, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-0258?

CVE-2018-0258 is a vulnerability in the Cisco Prime File Upload servlet that allows a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files to any directory of a vulnerable device and execute those files.

2

Which Cisco products are affected by CVE-2018-0258?

Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager versions 10.0(1) and 10.2(1), as well as Cisco Prime Infrastructure version 3.3(0.0), are affected by CVE-2018-0258.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0258?

CVE-2018-0258 has a severity score of 9.8, which is considered critical.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-0258?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-0258 by uploading arbitrary files to a vulnerable device, which allows them to execute those files and potentially gain control over the device.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-0258?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-0258 on the Cisco Security Advisory page and the Tenable Research page.

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