Is CVE-2018-0179 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2018-0179 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2018-0179 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2018-0179 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-0179?

CVE-2018-0179 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2018-0179

Published: March 3, 2022

EPSS:1.50%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:80.9th

Official Description

A vulnerability in the Login Enhancements (Login Block) feature of Cisco IOS Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to trigger a reload of an affected system, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Cisco IOS Software Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

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

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This high-severity vulnerability in the Login Enhancements feature of Cisco IOS Software allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to trigger a reload of an affected system, leading to a denial of service (DoS) condition. Its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog and an EPSS score of 0.01503 indicate confirmed exploitation and a notable likelihood of future exploitation.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild, confirming its use by attackers. It is remotely exploitable by an unauthenticated attacker.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates for Cisco IOS Software. Implement network segmentation and access controls 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-2018-0179 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-2018-0179 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.