Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2018-0345 affects Cisco SD-WAN management and control-plane software before Release 18.3.0. A logged-in remote attacker could cause the system to run commands as the vmanage user. For executives, the concern is unauthorized operational control inside SD-WAN management infrastructure, not broad unauthenticated internet exploitation. Exposure is most likely where Cisco SD-WAN Solution components are running pre-18.3.0 releases and reachable by authenticated users or compromised credentials. The source bundle does not provide CPEs, CVSS, default exposure details, or deployment prerequisites beyond authenticated remote access. Treat as high priority for organizations using Cisco SD-WAN, especially where management access is broadly available. The vulnerability is authenticated, but compromise of SD-WAN management credentials could turn this into command execution inside critical network control infrastructure. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Cisco SD-WAN components to Release 18.3.0 or later per Cisco guidance.; Prioritize vManage, vBond, and vSmart systems running releases before 18.3.0.; Restrict SD-WAN management access to trusted administrative networks and users..
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- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180718-sdwan-cxCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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