CVE-2018-15382 Cisco HyperFlex Software Static Signing Key Vulnerability

High 8.6 Published Updated

An attacker can use a static signing key to generate valid session tokens and gain unauthorized access to the HyperFlex Web UI.

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-2018-15382?

CVE-2018-15382 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series, 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 Cisco HyperFlex Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to generate valid, signed session tokens. The vulnerability is due to a static signing key that is present in all Cisco HyperFlex systems. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing the static signing key from one HyperFlex system and using it to generate valid, signed session tokens for another HyperFlex system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access the HyperFlex Web UI of a system for which they are not authorized.

Weakness: CWE-642

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-15382?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Hyperflex Hx Data Platform.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15382?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-15382 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-15382 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-15382 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w2hw-vrcc-cpx9.

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