CVE-2018-0448 Cisco Digital Network Architecture Center Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Critical 9.8 Published 5 Oct 2018 Updated 26 Nov 2024

Unauthenticated remote attackers can bypass authentication to view and modify system users in 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-2018-0448?

CVE-2018-0448 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Cisco Digital Network Architecture Center (DNA Center), published on 5 Oct 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability in the identity management service of Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) Center could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and take complete control of identity management functions. The vulnerability is due to insufficient security restrictions for critical management functions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a valid identity management request to the affected system. An exploit could allow the attacker to view and make unauthorized modifications to existing system users as well as create new users.

Weakness: CWE-326

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-0448?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Digital Network Architecture Center.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0448?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-0448 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2018-0448 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-0448 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9hgc-2mc5-jwf8.