Is CVE-2018-0448 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-0448 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-0448 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-0448 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-0448?

CVE-2018-0448 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2018-0448

CWE-326Published: October 5, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability in the identity management service of Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) Center could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and take complete control of identity management functions. The vulnerability is due to insufficient security restrictions for critical management functions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a valid identity management request to the affected system. An exploit could allow the attacker to view and make unauthorized modifications to existing system users as well as create new users.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-0448 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.