Vulnerability identifier: #VU20451
Vulnerability risk: High
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 user-supplied input in the web-based management interface. A remote authenticated attacker can invoke an interface monitoring mechanism with a crafted argument and inject and execute arbitrary, system-level commands on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
This vulnerability affects the following 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-1865
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.