Vulnerability identifier: #VU47438

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3597

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco Nexus Data Broker
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in the configuration restore feature. A remote attacker can trick an administrator to restore a crafted configuration backup file and overwrite arbitrary files.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Nexus Data Broker: 3.9.0

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ndb-path-traversal-wVDyXZPy

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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.