#VU20378 Improper Authentication in Cisco UCS Director Express for Big Data and Cisco UCS Director - CVE-2019-1938
Vulnerability identifier: #VU20378
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Cisco UCS Director Express for Big Data
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Cisco UCS Director
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to improper authentication request handling in the web-based management interface. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request, bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Cisco UCS Director Express for Big Data: 3.7.0.0 - 3.7.1.0
Cisco UCS Director: 6.7.0.0 - 6.7.1.0
External links
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190821-ucsd-authbypass
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
