CVE-2018-0222 Hardcoded credentials in Cisco Digital Network Architecture Center

Critical 10.0 Published 17 May 2018 Updated 29 Nov 2024

An attacker can log in with static admin credentials to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on Cisco DNA Center.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-0222?

CVE-2018-0222 is a critical vulnerability in Cisco Digital Network Architecture Center, published on 17 May 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability in Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) Center could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to log in to an affected system by using an administrative account that has default, static user credentials. The vulnerability is due to the presence of undocumented, static user credentials for the default administrative account for the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using the account to log in to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to log in to the affected system and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. This vulnerability affects all releases of Cisco DNA Center Software prior to Release 1.1.3. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvh98929.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-0222?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Digital Network Architecture Center.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0222?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-0222 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-0222 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-0222 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rr45-pqf5-hmrg.