CVE-2018-0393:A Read-Only User Effect Change vulnerability in Cisco Policy Suite allows an authenticated, remote attacker to make policy changes in the Policy Builder interface.

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The vulnerability exists in the Policy Builder interface of Cisco Policy Suite, where insufficient authorization controls enable an authenticated attacker to modify an HTTP request, leading to unauthorized policy changes. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow the attacker to make alterations to existing policies.

Overview

This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2018-0393, affects Cisco Policy Suite with unknown versions. It was publicly disclosed on July 18, 2018, and is classified under CWE-285. The vulnerability allows an authenticated remote attacker to manipulate policies in the Policy Builder interface due to inadequate authorization controls.

Remediation

To mitigate this vulnerability, Cisco has likely released patches or updates addressing the insufficient authorization controls in the Policy Builder interface of Cisco Policy Suite. It is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Cisco to prevent unauthorized policy changes by attackers.

References

  1. Cisco Security Advisory: Link
  2. SecurityFocus BID: Link

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  1. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction
    Construction
  6. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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