Medium severity5.3NVD Advisory· Published May 2, 2018· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2018-0245
CVE-2018-0245
Description
A vulnerability in the REST API of Cisco 5500 and 8500 Series Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to view system information that under normal circumstances should be prohibited. The vulnerability is due to incomplete input and validation checking mechanisms in the REST API URL request. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a malicious URL to the REST API. If successful, an exploit could allow the attacker to view sensitive system information. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvg89442.
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References
3- www.securityfocus.com/bid/104123nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1040823nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180502-wlc-idnvdVendor Advisory
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