CVE Vulnerability

CVE-2018-0420

A vulnerability in the web-based interface of Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to view sensitive information. The issue is due to improper sanitization of user-supplied input in HTTP request parameters that describe filenames and pathnames. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using directory traversal techniques to submit a path to a desired file location. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view system files on the targeted device, which may contain sensitive information.

4 /10

CVSS v2.0 :

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 8 / Impact : 2.9

Attack Vector

Attack Complexity

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Confidentiality Impact PARTIAL

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope

6.5 /10

CVSS v3.0 : MEDIUM

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181017-wlc-traversal Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041926 Broken Link Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105671 Broken Link Third Party Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:8.2(151.0):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Information

Published : 2018-10-17 10:29

Updated : 2023-02-03 07:21

NVD link : CVE-2018-0420

Mitre link : CVE-2018-0420

Products Affected
No products.
CWE
CWE-22