AEGLIX vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2018-6961
HIGH · CVSS 8.1 · Analyzed
Published: 2018-06-11 · Updated: 2026-06-17 · Source: NVD
Vulnerability overview
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 will be removing this service from the product in future releases. Successful exploitation of this issue could result in remote code execution.
Severity and scoring
- CVSS score
- 8.1 · HIGH
- CVSS version
- 3.1
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weaknesses
- CWE-78
CVSS measures technical severity; it does not establish whether this vulnerability is being exploited in your environment.
Known exploitation and remediation
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
- Affected product
- VMware · SD-WAN Edge
- Added to catalog
- 2022-03-25
- Required action
- Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- CISA remediation due date
- 2022-04-15
CISA deadlines apply to the organizations covered by its directives. Confirm your own remediation requirements.
Verify affected versions and patch availability in the vendor advisory before making changes.
Affected products and versions
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:nsx_sd-wan_by_velocloud:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 3.1.0
These are NVD CPE applicability entries. Some products depend on configuration conditions; consult the official record to confirm applicability.
Advisories and references
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104185
Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041210
Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0011.html
Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44959/
Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104185
Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041210
Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0011.html
Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44959/
Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2018-6961
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