#VU20002 Improper Authentication in Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software - CVE-2019-1946
Published: August 8, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU20002
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1946
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software
Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software
Software vendor:
Cisco Systems, Inc
Cisco Systems, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to an incorrect implementation of authentication in the web-based management interface. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted authentication request, bypass authentication process, gain unauthorized access to the application, view limited configuration details and potentially upload a virtual machine image.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.