CVE-2018-0375
First published: Wed Jul 18 2018(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the Cluster Manager of Cisco Policy Suite before 18.2.0 could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to log in to an affected system using the root account, which has default, static user credentials. The vulnerability is due to the presence of undocumented, static user credentials for the root account. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using the account to log in to an affected system. An exploit could allow the attacker to log in to the affected system and execute arbitrary commands as the root user. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvh02680.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Mobility Services Engine | =14.0.0 | |
| Cisco Policy Suite | <18.2.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-0375?
CVE-2018-0375 is a vulnerability in the Cluster Manager of Cisco Policy Suite before version 18.2.0 that allows an unauthenticated attacker to log in to an affected system using the root account with default credentials.
How severe is CVE-2018-0375?
CVE-2018-0375 has a severity rating of 9.8 out of 10, indicating a critical vulnerability.
Which software are affected by CVE-2018-0375?
Cisco Mobility Services Engine version 14.0.0 and Cisco Policy Suite versions up to exclusive 18.2.0 are affected by CVE-2018-0375.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-0375?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-0375 by remotely logging in to an affected system using the root account's default, static credentials.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-0375?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-0375 at the following links: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104852) and [Cisco Security Advisory](https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180718-policy-cm-default-psswrd).
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