Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2018-0344 lets an authenticated remote attacker run operating-system commands through the Cisco SD-WAN vManage dashboard. The business concern is compromise of SD-WAN management infrastructure, not just a single endpoint. The source bundle does not show active exploitation or a CVSS score. Exposure is most likely in organizations still running Cisco SD-WAN Solution releases prior to 18.3.0. Risk is higher where vManage dashboard access is broadly reachable by administrators, remote users, or management networks. The source states exploitation requires authenticated remote access. Prioritize remediation for any production SD-WAN management environment below Release 18.3.0. Command execution on network management infrastructure can affect routing control and operational continuity, even though the available evidence requires authentication and does not confirm active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Cisco SD-WAN deployments to Release 18.3.0 or later.; Review Cisco advisory cisco-sa-20180718-sd-wan-cmd-inject before remediation changes.; Restrict vManage dashboard access to trusted management networks and administrators..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180718-sd-wan-cmd-injectCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.