# CVE-2018-6961: VMware NSX SD-WAN Edge by VeloCloud prior to version 3.1.0 contains a command injection vulnerability in the local web UI component.

- Severity: CVSS 8.1 (High), NVD
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): yes, added 2022-03-25, remediation due 2022-04-15
- Published: 2018-06-11 · Updated: 2025-10-21

## Summary

VMware NSX SD-WAN Edge by VeloCloud is affected, specifically its local web UI component, which is disabled by default. Successful exploitation of a command injection flaw in this component could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely.

Model-written summary (anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5). Verify details against the original sources.

## Affected

- VMware NSX SD-WAN by VeloCloud: prior to version 3.1.0

## Description

VMware NSX SD-WAN Edge by VeloCloud prior to version 3.1.0 contains a command injection vulnerability in the local web UI component. This component is disabled by default and should not be enabled on untrusted networks. VeloCloud by VMware will be removing this service from the product in future releases. Successful exploitation of this issue could result in remote code execution.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104185
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44959/
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041210
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0011.html

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