SB2021050630 - Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform
Published: May 6, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021050630
CSH 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 vulnerability.
1) Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1499)
CWE-ID: CWE-306 - Missing Authentication for Critical Function
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Green
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.