Is CVE-2018-0180 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2018-0180 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2018-0180 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2018-0180 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-0180?

CVE-2018-0180 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2018-0180

Published: March 3, 2022

EPSS:1.28%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:79.3th

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 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Login Enhancements (Login Block) feature of Cisco IOS Software that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to trigger a reload of an affected system, leading to a denial of service. Despite a low EPSS score of 0.01283, its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog confirms it has been actively exploited.

This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild. It is remotely exploitable and does not require authentication.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates for Cisco IOS Software to address this denial of service vulnerability. Implement robust network access controls and monitor for unusual login attempts.

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-2018-0180 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-2018-0180 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.