CVE-2018-0464

What it is

A vulnerability in Cisco Data Center Network Manager software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct directory traversal attacks and gain access to sensitive files on the targeted system. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of user requests within the management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending malicious requests containing directory traversal character sequences within the management interface. An exploit could allow the attacker to view or create arbitrary files on the targeted system.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering.

Exploit odds

5.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2018-10-05 16:29 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 01:30 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 5.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 8.1 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2018-10-05 16:29 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 01:30 UTC

Exploit probability

5.4% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-22 · Path traversal

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager 6.3\(1\)
• Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager 6.3\(2\)
• Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager 7.0\(1\)
• Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager 7.0\(2\)
• Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager 7.1\(1\)
• Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager 10.0
• Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager 10.1
• Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager 10.2

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 8.1

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

None

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