QID 317212

Date Published: 2022-07-21

QID 317212: Cisco Nexus Dashboard Arbitrary File Write Vulnerability (cisco-sa-ndb-afw-2MT9tb99)

A vulnerability in Cisco Nexus Dashboard could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to write arbitrary files on an affected device.

Affected Products:
Cisco Nexus Dashboard (Cisco APIC)
Cisco APIC Version 2.0
Cisco APIC Version 2.1
Cisco APIC Version 2.2 Prior to 2.2(1e)

QID Detection Logic (Authenticated):
The check matches Cisco APIC version retrieved via Unix Auth using "show version" command.

An attacker with Administrator credentials could exploit this vulnerability by uploading a crafted file. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on an affected device.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 6.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • Solution

    Customers are advised to refer to cisco-sa-ndb-afw-2MT9tb99 for more information.

    CVEs related to QID 317212

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
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