SB2021050630 - Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform
Published: May 6, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021050630
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1499)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to upload files to the target device.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authentication for the upload function. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and upload files to the affected device with the permissions of the tomcat8 user.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.