RCE in Vmware Nsx Sd-wan By Velocloud
CVE-2018-6961
VMware NSX SD-WAN Edge by VeloCloud prior to version 3.1.0 contains a command injection vulnerability in the local web UI component. This component is disabled by default and should not be enabled on untrusted networks. VeloCloud by VMware…
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
EPSS: 0.864 (99.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Vmware Nsx Sd-wan By Velocloud — versions prior to version 3.1.0
- Vmware Nsx_sd-wan_by_velocloud
Weakness classification (CWE)
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@vmware.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, Broken Link, x_refsource_BID)
- security@vmware.com (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)
- security@vmware.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK, Broken Link)
- security@vmware.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (US Government Resource)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-6961?
- CVE-2018-6961 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Nsx Sd-wan By Velocloud, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2018-06-11.
- How severe is CVE-2018-6961?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2018-6961 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2018-6961 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-03-25), indicating it is being actively exploited. 7 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.