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Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-0225 is a reported SQL injection issue in the Enterprise Console of Cisco AppDynamics App iQ Platform before version 4.4.3.10598 (HF4). SQL injection can threaten application data and administrative systems, but the provided sources do not include CVSS, impact details, or confirmed exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize inventory and version validation. Escalate remediation if the Enterprise Console is externally reachable or supports sensitive monitoring and administrative workflows.
Technical view
The public record states that Cisco AppDynamics App iQ Platform Enterprise Console versions before 4.4.3.10598 (HF4) allow SQL injection, referenced as Security Advisory 2089. The source bundle does not identify the vulnerable parameter, required privileges, attack preconditions, or CWE metadata.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations running the AppDynamics App iQ Platform Enterprise Console before 4.4.3.10598 (HF4). Internet exposure, authentication requirements, and exploitability are not established in the provided evidence.
Exploitation context
The source bundle marks this CVE as not in KEV and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation. Treat exploitation status as unconfirmed.
Researcher notes
Public evidence is sparse. The record confirms SQL injection and the fixed-version boundary, but not exploit prerequisites, affected endpoints, privileges, or impact scope.
Mitigation direction
- Identify AppDynamics Enterprise Console deployments and current versions.
- Review AppDynamics 4.4.3.10598 (HF4) release notes and vendor guidance.
- Upgrade affected deployments to 4.4.3.10598 (HF4) or a later supported release.
- Limit Enterprise Console access while remediation is being planned.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Enterprise Console is present in the environment.
- Verify installed AppDynamics App iQ Platform version against 4.4.3.10598 (HF4).
- Review access logs for unusual Enterprise Console activity.
- Document upgrade status and any compensating access controls.
Public sources used
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- Unknown
- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://docs.appdynamics.com/display/PRO44/Release+Notes#ReleaseNotes-4.4.3.10598%28HF4%29UpdatesCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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