VDB-114208 · CVE-2018-0213 · BID 103332

Cisco Identity Services Engine Credential Reset HTTP Request input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Cisco Identity Services Engine. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Credential Reset. Executing a manipulation as part of HTTP Request can lead to input validation. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2018-0213. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Cisco Identity Services Engine (Policy Management Software) (the affected version unknown). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Credential Reset. The manipulation as part of a HTTP Request leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A vulnerability in the credential reset functionality for Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to gain elevated privileges. The vulnerability is due to a lack of proper input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the device and sending a crafted HTTP request. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain elevated privileges to access functionality that should be restricted. The attacker must have valid user credentials to the device to exploit this vulnerability. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvf69753.

The bug was discovered 03/07/2018. The weakness was presented 03/08/2018 with Cisco (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-0213 since 11/27/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. A single authentication is necessary for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 02/17/2023).

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 103332†). See VDB-114211, VDB-114209, VDB-114210 and VDB-114206 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Policy Management Software

Vendor

Cisco

Name

Identity Services Engine

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.cisco.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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NVD Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

11/27/2017 🔍
03/07/2018 +100 days 🔍
03/07/2018 +0 days 🔍
03/08/2018 +1 days 🔍
03/08/2018 +0 days 🔍
03/09/2018 +1 days 🔍
02/17/2023 +1806 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Organization: Cisco
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-0213 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-0213
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-114208
SecurityFocus: 103332 - Cisco Identity Services Engine CVE-2018-0213 Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1040471

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/09/2018 07:46
Updated: 02/17/2023 12:45
Changes: 03/09/2018 07:46 (60), 01/11/2020 14:25 (5), 02/17/2023 12:45 (3)
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