Vulnerability identifier: #VU45996
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences
Other software /
Other software solutions
Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. A local administrator can send specially crafted commands to the CLI, elevate privileges and execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences: 10.6.0 - 10.6.2
External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-cmx-prvesc-6g37hjAL
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.