CVE-2018-0387
CVE-2018-0387 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Webex Teams 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: 9.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Cisco Webex Teams
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability in Cisco Webex Teams (for Windows and macOS) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the user's device, possibly with elevated privileges. The vulnerability occurs because Cisco Webex Teams does not properly sanitize input. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by sending a user a malicious link and persuading the user to follow the link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the user's system. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvh66250.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-0387?
- A vulnerability in Cisco Webex Teams (for Windows and macOS) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the user's device, possibly with elevated privileges. The vulnerability occurs because Cisco Webex Teams does not properly sanitize input. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by sending a user a malicious link and persuading the user to follow the link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the user's system. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvh66250.
- How severe is CVE-2018-0387?
- CVE-2018-0387 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-0387 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-0387?
- CVE-2018-0387 affects Cisco Webex Teams. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-0387?
- 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-2018-0387 published?
- CVE-2018-0387 was published on 2018-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104873
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180718-webex-teams-rce
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:webex_teams:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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