Is CVE-2018-0125 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2018-0125 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2018-0125 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2018-0125 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-0125?

CVE-2018-0125 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2018-0125

Published: March 25, 2022

EPSS:40.17%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:97.3th

Official Description

A vulnerability in the web interface of the Cisco VPN Routers could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code as root and gain full control of an affected system.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Cisco VPN Routers Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

A vulnerability in the web interface of the Cisco VPN Routers could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code as root and gain full control of an affected system.

Added to KEV: 2022-03-25Federal patch deadline: 2022-04-15

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

A critical vulnerability in the web interface of Cisco VPN Routers allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges, leading to full system compromise. The high EPSS score and confirmed exploitation by CISA indicate a severe and actively exploited threat.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild. The flaw is remotely exploitable without authentication, making it a high-priority target for attackers.

Recommended Action

Administrators should immediately apply available patches or firmware updates for affected Cisco VPN Routers. If patching is not possible, restrict network access to the router's web interface to trusted sources only.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-0125 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2018-0125 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.