CVE-2018-6961: VMware SD-WAN Edge by VeloCloud Command Injection Vulnerability

Published Jun 11, 2018
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Updated

VMware NSX SD-WAN Edge by VeloCloud prior to version 3.1.0 contains a command injection vulnerability in the local web UI component. This component is disabled by default and should not be enabled on untrusted networks. VeloCloud by VMware will be removing this service from the product in future releases. Successful exploitation of this issue could result in remote code execution.

Other sources

VMware SD-WAN Edge by VeloCloud contains a command injection vulnerability in the local web UI component. Successful exploitation of this issue could result in remote code execution.

CISA

Affected Software

2 affected components
VMware Nsx Sd-wan By Velocloud<3.1.0
VMware SD-WAN Edge

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade VMware NSX SD-WAN Edge by VeloCloud to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.1.0
  2. Configuration

    Ensure the local web UI component remains disabled on untrusted networks.

    VMware NSX SD-WAN Edge local web UI component local web UI service enablement = disabled
  3. Compensating control

    Do not enable the local web UI component on untrusted networks (limit exposure of the local web UI service).

Event History

Jun 11, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 25, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-6961.

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is VMware SD-WAN Edge by VeloCloud Command Injection Vulnerability.

3

What is the severity level of CVE-2018-6961?

The severity level of CVE-2018-6961 is high with a score of 8.1.

4

How can I fix the VMware SD-WAN Edge by VeloCloud Command Injection Vulnerability (CVE-2018-6961)?

To fix the vulnerability, update VMware NSX SD-WAN Edge by VeloCloud to version 3.1.0 or later.

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Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-6961?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-6961 in the following references: 1. [Security Focus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104185) 2. [Security Tracker](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041210) 3. [VMware Security Advisories](http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0011.html)

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