What is the severity of CVE-2018-0460?

CVE-2018-0460 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to access sensitive files.

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-0460?

CVE-2018-0460 affects Cisco Enterprise Network Functions Virtualization Infrastructure Software.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0460?

To fix CVE-2018-0460, apply the latest security patches provided by Cisco for the affected software.

What could an attacker do with CVE-2018-0460?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2018-0460 could read any file on the affected system, leading to potential data exposure.

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2018-0460?

Yes, an authenticated user is required to exploit CVE-2018-0460, as the vulnerability is due to insufficient authorization checks.

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CVE-2018-0460

medium

6.8

CWE

863 285

5/10/2018

26/11/2024

CVE-2018-0460: Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Fri Oct 05 2018(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the REST API of Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software (NFVIS) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to read any file on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient authorization and parameter validation checks. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a malicious API request with the authentication credentials of a low-privileged user. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read any file on the affected system.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco Enterprise Network Functions Virtualization Infrastructure Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0460?
CVE-2018-0460 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to access sensitive files.
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-0460?
CVE-2018-0460 affects Cisco Enterprise Network Functions Virtualization Infrastructure Software.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0460?
To fix CVE-2018-0460, apply the latest security patches provided by Cisco for the affected software.
What could an attacker do with CVE-2018-0460?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2018-0460 could read any file on the affected system, leading to potential data exposure.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2018-0460?
Yes, an authenticated user is required to exploit CVE-2018-0460, as the vulnerability is due to insufficient authorization checks.

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