Vulnerability identifier: #VU98036

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20365

CWE-ID: CWE-77

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
UCS Managed C-Series Rack Servers
Other software / Other software solutions
UCS B-Series Blade Servers
Other software / Other software solutions
UCS X-Series Modular System
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the Redfish API. A remote administrator can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary commands on the target system with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

UCS Managed C-Series Rack Servers: All versions

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External links
http://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-cimc-redfish-cominj-sbkv5ZZ

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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.