How severe is CVE-2018-15449?

CVE-2018-15449 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2018-15449 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-15449?

CVE-2018-15449 affects Cisco Video Surveillance Media Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15449?

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

When was CVE-2018-15449 published?

CVE-2018-15449 was published on 2018-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-15449

CVE-2018-15449 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Video Surveillance Media Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Video Surveillance Media Server
Published: 2018-11-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Video Surveillance Media Server could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) of the web-based management interface of an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based management interface of the affected service. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of the interface to click a malicious link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the web-based management interface to become unreachable, resulting in a DoS condition.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-15449?: A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Video Surveillance Media Server could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) of the web-based management interface of an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based management interface of the affected service. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of the interface to click a malicious link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the web-based management interface to become unreachable, resulting in a DoS condition.
How severe is CVE-2018-15449?: CVE-2018-15449 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2018-15449 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-15449?: CVE-2018-15449 affects Cisco Video Surveillance Media Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15449?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-15449 published?: CVE-2018-15449 was published on 2018-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:video_surveillance_media_server:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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