CVE-2018-0420
Description
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.
Risk Information
Base Score
6.5
MODERATE
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS Score
Exploitation Probability
2.892
Associated Vulnerability
| Vulnerability | OS Platform |
|---|---|
| Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software Directory Traversal Vulnerability For Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller | NCM |
| Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory (Path Traversal) Vulnerability (CVE-2018-0420) | NCM |
Patch Details
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| Patch ID | Patch Description |
|---|---|
| PATCH-1705937 | Security Update for Cisco Virtual Wireless Controller 8.3(15.155) |
References
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1234
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-1234