Vulnerability identifier: #VU97997
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-285
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 attacker to bypass authorization checks.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient authorization controls on some REST API endpoints. A remote user can perform limited Administrator actions on the target device.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Nexus Dashboard: 2.3 - 3.2
External links
http://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ndhs-uaapi-Jh4V6zpN
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.