Is CVE-2018-0151 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2018-0151 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2018-0151 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2018-0151 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-0151?

CVE-2018-0151 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2018-0151

Published: March 3, 2022

EPSS:7.37%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:91.6th

Official Description

A vulnerability in the quality of service (QoS) subsystem of Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition or execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software Quality of Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2022-03-03Federal patch deadline: 2022-03-17

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in the QoS subsystem of Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Its presence in CISA's KEV catalog and an EPSS score of 0.07373 indicate confirmed exploitation and a high risk.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild, as confirmed by its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog. The remote and unauthenticated nature of the attack vector makes it highly dangerous.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates from Cisco for IOS and IOS XE Software. Implement network segmentation and access control lists to limit exposure of affected devices.

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-2018-0151 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-2018-0151 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.