VDB-124834 · CVE-2018-0435 · BID 105283

Cisco Umbrella API improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Cisco Umbrella API. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authentication. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-0435. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Cisco Umbrella API (Automation Software) (the affected version unknown) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A vulnerability in the Cisco Umbrella API could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to view and modify data across their organization and other organizations. The vulnerability is due to insufficient authentication configurations for the API interface of Cisco Umbrella. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to view and potentially modify data for their organization or other organizations. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read or modify data across multiple organizations.

The bug was discovered 09/05/2018. The weakness was shared 10/05/2018 with Cisco as cisco-sa-20180905-umbrella-api as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at tools.cisco.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-0435 since 11/26/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. A single authentication is necessary for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 30 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 105283†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.5

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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NVD Base Score: 9.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

11/26/2017 🔍
09/05/2018 +282 days 🔍
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10/05/2018 +29 days 🔍
10/05/2018 +0 days 🔍
10/06/2018 +1 days 🔍
03/30/2020 +541 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: cisco-sa-20180905-umbrella-api
Organization: Cisco
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2018-0435 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-0435
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-124834
SecurityFocus: 105283 - Cisco Umbrella Service CVE-2018-0435 Unauthorized Access Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 10/06/2018 07:49
Updated: 03/30/2020 09:08
Changes: 10/06/2018 07:49 (60), 03/30/2020 09:08 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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