How severe is CVE-2018-0394?

CVE-2018-0394 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-2018-0394 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-0394?

CVE-2018-0394 affects Cisco Cloud Services Platform 2100. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0394?

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-2018-0394 published?

CVE-2018-0394 was published on 2018-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-0394

CVE-2018-0394 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Cloud Services Platform 2100 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: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Cloud Services Platform 2100
Published: 2018-07-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the web upload function of Cisco Cloud Services Platform 2100 could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to obtain restricted shell access on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of parameters passed to a specific function within the user interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by injecting code into a function parameter. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvi12935.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-0394?: A vulnerability in the web upload function of Cisco Cloud Services Platform 2100 could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to obtain restricted shell access on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of parameters passed to a specific function within the user interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by injecting code into a function parameter. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvi12935.
How severe is CVE-2018-0394?: CVE-2018-0394 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-2018-0394 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-0394?: CVE-2018-0394 affects Cisco Cloud Services Platform 2100. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0394?: 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-2018-0394 published?: CVE-2018-0394 was published on 2018-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:cloud_services_platform_2100:2.2\(4\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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