VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2018-15380

CVSS score8.8 HIGH

EPSS probability1.13%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2019-02-20

Last modified2026-06-17

CVSS vectorCVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

A vulnerability in the cluster service manager of Cisco HyperFlex Software could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to execute commands as the root user. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by connecting to the cluster service manager and injecting commands into the bound process. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to run commands on the affected host as the root user. This vulnerability affects Cisco HyperFlex Software releases prior to 3.5(2a).

Weakness classification

CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Primary references

psirt@cisco.com — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
psirt@cisco.com — Vendor Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Vendor Advisory