CVE-2018-15427 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability in Cisco Video Surveillance Manager (VSM) Software running on certain Cisco Connected Safety and Security Unified Computing System (UCS) platforms could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to log in to an affected system by using the root account, which has default, static user credentials. The vulnerability is due to the presence of undocumented, default, static user credentials for the root account of the affected software on certain systems. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using the account to log in to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to log in to the affected system and execute arbitrary commands as the root user.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Video Surveillance Manager	7.10
Cisco	Connected Safety And Security Ucs C220	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-798

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105381Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041733Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105381Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041733Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-15427?

CVE-2018-15427 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). A vulnerability in Cisco Video Surveillance Manager (VSM) Software running on certain Cisco Connected Safety and Security Unified Computing System (UCS) platforms could allow an unauthenticated, remot...

How severe is CVE-2018-15427?

CVE-2018-15427 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-15427?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Video Surveillance Manager, Cisco Connected Safety And Security Ucs C220.