Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2018-0296 lets an unauthenticated remote attacker abuse Cisco ASA or FTD web interface URL handling. Impact is mainly device reload and service outage; some releases may also expose sensitive system information. Because CISA lists it in KEV, treat exposed devices as a real-world exploitation risk. Exposure is most likely on Cisco ASA Software or FTD Software where the web interface is reachable, especially internet-facing or broadly reachable management surfaces. The bundle lists ASA, ASAv, ISA, Firepower 2100/4100/9300 modules, FTDv, and related ASA platforms. Prioritize remediation for any internet-facing or widely reachable Cisco ASA/FTD web interface. This affects perimeter security infrastructure, can cause outages, and is KEV-listed, making it a near-term operational risk rather than a theoretical backlog item. Mitigation focus: Identify ASA and FTD assets running affected software.; Use Cisco’s advisory to determine fixed releases and upgrade path.; Restrict web interface access to trusted management networks only..
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H3.93.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 44956CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-184-01CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180606-asaftdCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2018-0296CVE reference · government-resource
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