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4.3

Cisco Prime Infrastructure backup lets logged‑in remote attacker see data

CVE-2018-15433 · published 8 years ago
Summary

Cisco Prime Infrastructure’s backup feature sends information in a way that a user who is already logged in can request and read. This could expose configuration details or other private data to someone with network access. Apply the vendor’s update or disable the backup feature until it is patched.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
cisco prime_infrastructure 3.2
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
A vulnerability in the server backup function of Cisco Prime Infrastructure could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to view sensitive information. The vulnerability is due to the transmission...
A vulnerability in the server backup function of Cisco Prime Infrastructure could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to view sensitive information. The vulnerability is due to the transmission of sensitive information as part of a GET request. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a GET request to a vulnerable device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view sensitive information.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
4.3 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-200Information Exposure
Timeline
Published5 Oct 2018
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-15433 · NVD
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