How severe is CVE-2018-15425?

CVE-2018-15425 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2018-15425 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-2018-15425?

CVE-2018-15425 primarily affects Cisco Identity Services Engine. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15425?

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

When was CVE-2018-15425 published?

CVE-2018-15425 was published on 2018-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-15425

CVE-2018-15425 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Identity Services Engine with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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-502.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-502
Affected product: Cisco Identity Services Engine
Published: 2018-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system of an affected device with the privileges of the web server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-15425?: A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system of an affected device with the privileges of the web server.
How severe is CVE-2018-15425?: CVE-2018-15425 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2018-15425 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-2018-15425?: CVE-2018-15425 primarily affects Cisco Identity Services Engine. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15425?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-15425 published?: CVE-2018-15425 was published on 2018-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:2.1\(0.474\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:2.1\(0.907\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:2.2\(0.470\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:2.2\(0.909\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:2.3\(0.298\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:2.3\(0.905\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:2.4\(0.357\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:2.4\(0.904\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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