CVE-2018-0420— Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software Directory Traversal Vulnerability
Quick assessment
Affected
Cisco Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC)
Exploitation
High exploitation probability; assess promptly
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller（WLC）Software是美国思科（Cisco）公司的一套用于配置和管理WLC（无线局域网控制器）的软件。 Cisco WLC Software中的基于Web的界面存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于程序没有正确的过滤用户提交的HTTP请求。远程攻击者可通过向指定文件地址提交路径利用该漏洞查看敏感信息。
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2018-0420
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software Directory Traversal Vulnerability
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the web-based interface of Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to view sensitive information. The issue is due to improper sanitization of user-supplied input in HTTP request parameters that describe filenames and pathnames. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using directory traversal techniques to submit a path to a desired file location. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view system files on the targeted device, which may contain sensitive information.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
对路径名的限制不恰当(路径遍历)
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software 路径遍历漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller（WLC）Software是美国思科（Cisco）公司的一套用于配置和管理WLC（无线局域网控制器）的软件。 Cisco WLC Software中的基于Web的界面存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于程序没有正确的过滤用户提交的HTTP请求。远程攻击者可通过向指定文件地址提交路径利用该漏洞查看敏感信息。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
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| Cisco | Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) | n/a | - |
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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2018-0420 (3)
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https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181017-wlc-traversal vendor-advisory x_refsource_CISCO
Same Patch Batch · Cisco · 2018-10-17 · 15 CVEs total
| CVE-2018-0388 | Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability | |
| CVE-2018-0416 | Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software Information Disclosure Vulnerability | |
| CVE-2018-0395 | Cisco FXOS and NX-OS Software Link Layer Discovery Protocol Denial of Service Vulnerabilit | |
| CVE-2018-0456 | Cisco NX-OS Software Authenticated Simple Network Management Protocol Denial of Service Vu | |
| CVE-2018-15395 | Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software Privilege Escalation Vulnerability | |
| CVE-2018-15402 | Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability | |
| CVE-2018-0378 | Cisco NX-OS Software for Nexus 5500, 5600, and 6000 Series Switches Precision Time Protoco | |
| CVE-2018-0417 | Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software GUI Privilege Escalation Vulnerability | |
| CVE-2018-0381 | Cisco Aironet 1560, 1800, 2800, and 3800 Series Access Points Denial of Service Vulnerabil | |
| CVE-2018-0441 | Cisco IOS Access Points Software 802.11r Fast Transition Denial of Service Vulnerability | |
| CVE-2018-0442 | Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points | |
| CVE-2018-0443 | Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Software Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points | |
| CVE-2018-15435 | Cisco SocialMiner Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability | |
| CVE-2018-15438 | Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability |
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