Vulnerability identifier: #VU48158

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-26063

CWE-ID: CWE-269

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 escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization checks on API endpoints. A remote authenticated attacker can send malicious requests to an API endpoint and download files or modify limited configuration options on the affected system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Integrated Management Controller: 4.0.4h C - 4.1.1

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-cimc-auth-zWkppJxL

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Q & A

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.