Vulnerability identifier: #VU27582
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Cisco Integrated Management Controller Supervisor
Web applications /
Remote management & hosting panels
Cisco UCS Director
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Cisco UCS Director Express for Big Data
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect allocation of the enable/disable action button under the role-based access control code. A remote user with read-only permission can update the roles of other users to disable them, including administrative users.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Cisco Integrated Management Controller Supervisor: 1.1.0.0
Cisco UCS Director: 5.4.0.0
Cisco UCS Director Express for Big Data: 2.0.0.0
External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ucsd-Ar6BAguz
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.