How severe is CVE-2018-0284?

CVE-2018-0284 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-0284 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-0284?

CVE-2018-0284 primarily affects Cisco Meraki Mr 24 Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0284?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-0284 published?

CVE-2018-0284 was published on 2018-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-0284

CVE-2018-0284 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Meraki Mr 24 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Cisco Meraki Mr 24 Firmware
Published: 2018-11-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the local status page functionality of the Cisco Meraki MR, MS, MX, Z1, and Z3 product lines could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to modify device configuration files. The vulnerability occurs when handling requests to the local status page. An exploit could allow the attacker to establish an interactive session to the device with elevated privileges. The attacker could then use the elevated privileges to further compromise the device or obtain additional configuration data from the device that is being exploited.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-0284?: A vulnerability in the local status page functionality of the Cisco Meraki MR, MS, MX, Z1, and Z3 product lines could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to modify device configuration files. The vulnerability occurs when handling requests to the local status page. An exploit could allow the attacker to establish an interactive session to the device with elevated privileges. The attacker could then use the elevated privileges to further compromise the device or obtain additional configuration data from the device that is being exploited.
How severe is CVE-2018-0284?: CVE-2018-0284 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-0284 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-0284?: CVE-2018-0284 primarily affects Cisco Meraki Mr 24 Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0284?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-0284 published?: CVE-2018-0284 was published on 2018-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:meraki_mr_24_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:meraki_mr_25_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:meraki_ms_10_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:meraki_ms_9_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:meraki_mx_13_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:meraki_mx_14_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:meraki_mx_15_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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