CVE-2018-0150
Cisco ios_xe Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Record summary
CVE-2018-0150 has a selected CVSS score of 9.8 (critical).
Description
A vulnerability in Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to log in to a device running an affected release of Cisco IOS XE Software with the default username and password that are used at initial boot, aka a Static Credential Vulnerability. The vulnerability is due to an undocumented user account with privilege level 15 that has a default username and password. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using this account to remotely connect to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to log in to the device with privilege level 15 access. This vulnerability affects Cisco devices that are running a vulnerable release of Cisco IOS XE Software Release 16.x. This vulnerability does not affect Cisco IOS XE Software releases prior to Release 16.x. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCve89880.
Exploitation context
Known exploitation
- VulnCheck KEV
- Listed · May 16, 2025 · VulnCheck
- Reported exploitation
- Observed · VulnCheck
CISA SSVC decision
CISA Coordinator · SSVC 2.0.3 · Evaluated Dec 2, 2024 · Source: CVE List
Affected products and versions
2| Product | Source | Version range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
ios_xeBrowse Cisco / ios_xe | VulnCheck | Version data not supplied | |
Cisco IOS XE | CVE List | Cisco IOS XE | affected |