Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco ConfD

Published: 2024-05-16

Risk	Low
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2024-20326 CVE-2024-20389
CWE-ID	CWE-78 CWE-266
Exploitation vector	Local
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software	ConfD Other software / Other software solutions
Vendor	Cisco Systems, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU89570

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20326

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization enforcement when specific CLI commands are used. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ConfD: 7.1 - 8.0

CPE2.3

External links

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-cnfd-rwpesc-ZAOufyx8

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Incorrect Privilege Assignment

EUVDB-ID: #VU89578