Improper input validation in Cisco MATE Live
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · None · None
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
A vulnerability in the web interface of Cisco MATE Live could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to view and download the contents of certain web application virtual directories. The vulnerability is due to lack of proper input validation and authorization of HTTP requests. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a malicious HTTP request to the targeted application. An exploit could allow the attacker to view sensitive information that should require authentication. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvh31272.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- Yes
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Cisco MATE Live | Cisco MATE Live | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Cisco MATE Live Vendor— Affected Cisco MATE Live Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2018-0260
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-r5h8-vgj2-74f4
References
Sources
- CVE-2018-0260 · CVE Program
- CVE-2018-0260 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-r5h8-vgj2-74f4 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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