Vulnerability identifier: #VU20366
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-78
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Cisco Integrated Management Controller
Server applications /
Remote management servers, RDP, SSH
Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of command input in the web-based management interface. A remote authenticated attacker with read-only privileges can send a specially crafted commands to the web-based management interface, inject and execute arbitrary system-level commands with root privileges on the target device.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
This vulnerability affects the following Cisco products that are running Cisco IMC Software:
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Cisco Integrated Management Controller: 1.5 - 4.0
External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190821-imc-cmdinj-1864
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.