How severe is CVE-2018-0459?

CVE-2018-0459 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 none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-0459 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-0459?

CVE-2018-0459 affects Cisco Network Functions Virtualization Infrastructure. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0459?

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

When was CVE-2018-0459 published?

CVE-2018-0459 was published on 2018-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-0459

CVE-2018-0459 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Network Functions Virtualization Infrastructure 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Cisco Network Functions Virtualization Infrastructure
Published: 2018-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software (NFVIS) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to cause an affected system to reboot or shut down. The vulnerability is due to insufficient server-side authorization checks. An attacker who is logged in to the web-based management interface as a low-privileged user could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to use the low-privileged user account to reboot or shut down the affected system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-0459?: A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software (NFVIS) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to cause an affected system to reboot or shut down. The vulnerability is due to insufficient server-side authorization checks. An attacker who is logged in to the web-based management interface as a low-privileged user could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to use the low-privileged user account to reboot or shut down the affected system.
How severe is CVE-2018-0459?: CVE-2018-0459 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 none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-0459 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-0459?: CVE-2018-0459 affects Cisco Network Functions Virtualization Infrastructure. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0459?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-0459 published?: CVE-2018-0459 was published on 2018-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:network_functions_virtualization_infrastructure:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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