How severe is CVE-2018-0433?

CVE-2018-0433 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-0433 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-0433?

CVE-2018-0433 primarily affects Cisco Vedge 100 Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0433?

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-2018-0433 published?

CVE-2018-0433 was published on 2018-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-0433

CVE-2018-0433 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Vedge 100 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Cisco Vedge 100 Firmware
Published: 2018-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the command-line interface (CLI) in the Cisco SD-WAN Solution could allow an authenticated, local attacker to inject arbitrary commands that are executed with root privileges. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the device and submitting crafted input to the CLI utility. The attacker must be authenticated to access the CLI utility. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute commands with root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-0433?: A vulnerability in the command-line interface (CLI) in the Cisco SD-WAN Solution could allow an authenticated, local attacker to inject arbitrary commands that are executed with root privileges. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the device and submitting crafted input to the CLI utility. The attacker must be authenticated to access the CLI utility. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute commands with root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2018-0433?: CVE-2018-0433 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-0433 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-0433?: CVE-2018-0433 primarily affects Cisco Vedge 100 Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0433?: 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-2018-0433 published?: CVE-2018-0433 was published on 2018-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

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cpe:2.3:o:cisco:vedge_1000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:vedge_2000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:vedge_5000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vbond_orchestrator:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vedge_cloud_router_platform:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vmanage_network_management_system:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vsmart_controller:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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