How severe is CVE-2018-0213?

CVE-2018-0213 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-0213 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-0213?

CVE-2018-0213 affects Cisco Identity Services Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0213?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-0213 published?

CVE-2018-0213 was published on 2018-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-0213

CVE-2018-0213 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Identity Services Engine with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Identity Services Engine
Published: 2018-03-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-0213?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2018-0213?: CVE-2018-0213 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-0213 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-0213?: CVE-2018-0213 affects Cisco Identity Services Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0213?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-0213 published?: CVE-2018-0213 was published on 2018-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:2.1\(0.904\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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