Vulnerability identifier: #VU98006

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20477

CWE-ID: CWE-862

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC)
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization controls on the affected REST API endpoint. A remote user can upload or delete arbitrary files on the target device.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC): 12.0

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External links
http://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ndhs-uaapi-Jh4V6zpN

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Q & A

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.