Vulnerability identifier: #VU50937
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-269
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
ACI Multi-Site Orchestrator
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges.
The vulnerability exists due to improper token validation on a specific API endpoint. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and receive a token with administrator-level privileges.
Note: This vulnerability affects Cisco ACI Multi-Site Orchestrator (MSO) only when deployed on a Cisco Application Services Engine.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
ACI Multi-Site Orchestrator: 3.0
External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-mso-authbyp-bb5GmBQv
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.