CVE-2018-14891: High severity vectra cognito vulnerability
Published Sep 21, 2018
·Updated
Management Console in Vectra Networks Cognito Brain and Sensor before 4.3 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Vectra Cognito<=4.2
Event History
Sep 21, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is CVE-2018-14891?
CVE-2018-14891 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability found in the Management Console of Vectra Networks Cognito Brain and Sensor before version 4.3.
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What is the severity of CVE-2018-14891?
CVE-2018-14891 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
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Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-14891?
CVE-2018-14891 affects Vectra Networks Cognito Brain and Sensor versions up to and including 4.2.
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How can I fix CVE-2018-14891?
To fix CVE-2018-14891, update your Vectra Networks Cognito Brain and Sensor software to version 4.3 or above.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-14891?
More information about CVE-2018-14891 can be found in the security advisory by Vectra Networks: https://vectra.ai/security-advisories