Vulnerability identifier: #VU15770

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15450

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the target system.

The vulnerability exists in the web-based UI due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can use a specific UI input field to provide a custom path location, bypass security restrictions and overwrite files on the file system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance: 12.1

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181107-pca-overwrit...

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.