SB2024100317 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Nexus Dashboard and Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC)



SB2024100317 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Nexus Dashboard and Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC)

Published: October 3, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024100317
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 4
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 4 vulnerabilities.


1) Improper Authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20438)

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization controls on some REST API endpoints. A remote user can read or write arbitrary files on the target device.


2) Improper Authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20441)

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient authorization controls on the affected REST API endpoint. A remote user can download config only or full backup files and learn sensitive configuration information.


3) Improper Authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20442)

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient authorization controls on some REST API endpoints. A remote user can perform limited Administrator actions on the target device.


4) Missing Authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20477)

CWE-ID: CWE-862 - Missing Authorization

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization controls on the affected REST API endpoint. A remote user can upload or delete arbitrary files on the target device.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.