How severe is CVE-2018-15407?

CVE-2018-15407 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-15407 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-15407?

CVE-2018-15407 affects Cisco Hyperflex Hx Data Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15407?

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

When was CVE-2018-15407 published?

CVE-2018-15407 was published on 2018-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-15407

CVE-2018-15407 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Hyperflex Hx Data Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-459.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-459
Affected product: Cisco Hyperflex Hx Data Platform
Published: 2018-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the installation process of Cisco HyperFlex Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to read sensitive information. The vulnerability is due to insufficient cleanup of installation files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing the residual installation files on an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to collect sensitive information regarding the configuration of the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-15407?: A vulnerability in the installation process of Cisco HyperFlex Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to read sensitive information. The vulnerability is due to insufficient cleanup of installation files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing the residual installation files on an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to collect sensitive information regarding the configuration of the system.
How severe is CVE-2018-15407?: CVE-2018-15407 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-15407 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-15407?: CVE-2018-15407 affects Cisco Hyperflex Hx Data Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15407?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-15407 published?: CVE-2018-15407 was published on 2018-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181003-hyperflex-info

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:hyperflex_hx_data_platform:3.0\(1a\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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