#VU24157 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Cisco UCS Director - CVE-2019-16003

Vulnerability identifier: #VU24157

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-16003

CWE-ID: CWE-306

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco UCS Director
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to download system log files from the target device.

The vulnerability exists due to an issue in the authentication logic of the web-based management interface. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and download log files if they were previously generated by an administrator.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco UCS Director: 5.5.0.0 - 6.7.3.0

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External links
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20200108-ucs-dir-infodis

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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