Vulnerability identifier: #VU14680

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0435

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco Umbrella
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient authentication configurations for the API interface of Cisco Umbrella. A remote attacker can bypass security restrictions to read or modify data across multiple organizations.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Umbrella: All versions

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180905-umbrella-api

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.