Command Injection Vulnerability in VMware NSX SD-WAN Edge by VeloCloud
CVE-2018-6961
Key Information:
- Vendor
Vmware
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 11 June 2018
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What is CVE-2018-6961?
A command injection vulnerability exists in the local web UI component of VMware NSX SD-WAN Edge by VeloCloud prior to version 3.1.0. Although this component is disabled by default, enabling it on untrusted networks could allow attackers to exploit it, potentially leading to unauthorized remote code execution. VMware plans to remove this service from future product releases to enhance security.
CISA has reported CVE-2018-6961
CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2018-6961 as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace
The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Version(s)
NSX SD-WAN by VeloCloud prior to version 3.1.0
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.
References
EPSS Score
92% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
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CISA Reported
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Public PoC available
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Exploit known to exist
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved