Vulnerability identifier: #VU8898

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12285

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco Prime Network Analysis Module Software
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists in the web interface of Cisco Network Analysis Module Software due to improper input validation of HTTP requests that it receives and the software does not apply role-based access controls (RBACs) to requested HTTP URLs. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to bypass role-based access controls (RBACs) and delete arbitrary files on the target system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Prime Network Analysis Module Software: 6.2.1b

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20171018-nam

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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.