Vulnerability identifier: #VU52963

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1397

CWE-ID: CWE-601

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco 5000 Series Enterprise Network Compute System
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software
UCS C-Series Rack Servers in standalone mode
Other software / Other software solutions
UCS E-Series Servers
Other software / Other software solutions
UCS S-Series Servers in standalone mode
Other software / Other software solutions
Cisco UCS Manager
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration
Cisco Integrated Management Controller
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect victims to arbitrary URL.

The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of user-supplied data in the web-based management interface. A remote attacker can create a link that leads to a trusted website, however, when clicked, redirects the victim to arbitrary domain.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco 5000 Series Enterprise Network Compute System: 4.4.2

UCS C-Series Rack Servers in standalone mode: 4.1.2f

UCS E-Series Servers: 3.2.11.5

Cisco UCS Manager: 4.1.3b

UCS S-Series Servers in standalone mode: 4.0.2o

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-imc-openred-zAYrU6d2

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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.