OS Command Injection in Cisco Integrated Management Controller

1) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU88805

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 8.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20356

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the web-based management interface. A remote administrator can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

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

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Integrated Management Controller: 3.1 - 4.12

Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software: 3.12 - 3.13

Cisco 5000 Series Enterprise Network Compute System: All versions

Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Universal CPE: All versions

UCS C-Series M5 Rack Servers: All versions

UCS C-Series M6 Rack Servers: All versions

UCS C-Series M7 Rack Servers: All versions

UCS E-Series Servers: All versions

UCS S-Series Servers in standalone mode: All versions

External links

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-cimc-cmd-inj-bLuPcb

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.