#VU65660 Input validation error in Nexus Dashboard


Published: 2022-07-21

Vulnerability identifier: #VU65660

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20913

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Nexus Dashboard
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the web-based management interface. A remote administrator can upload a specially crafted file and overwrite arbitrary files on the target device.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Nexus Dashboard: 1.1 - 2.2


External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ndb-afw-2MT9tb99


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


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