Security readout for executives and security teams
Cisco Prime License Manager has a critical unauthenticated SQL injection flaw. An attacker who can reach the PLM web interface could change or delete PLM database data and may gain shell access as the postgres user. This is high business urgency for any exposed PLM deployment. Exposure is limited to Cisco Prime License Manager deployments. Risk is highest where the PLM web interface is reachable from untrusted networks. The source bundle does not provide exact affected version ranges, so teams must confirm against Cisco’s advisory. Treat this as urgent for any reachable Cisco PLM instance. The flaw is unauthenticated, network-exploitable, and can affect database integrity and availability. Prioritize exposure reduction and vendor-guided remediation before routine maintenance windows. Mitigation focus: Review Cisco’s advisory for affected releases and fixed software guidance.; Apply Cisco-provided updates or workarounds where applicable.; Restrict PLM web access to trusted administrative networks only..
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.4 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H3.95.5Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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9.4CriticalVector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 20181128 Cisco Prime License Manager SQL Injection VulnerabilityCVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_CISCO
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.