Vulnerability identifier: #VU56112
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 5.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-250
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller
Web applications /
Remote management & hosting panels
Cisco Cloud Application Policy Infrastructure Controller
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to an insufficient role-based access control (RBAC). A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted API request and elevate privileges to Administrator with write privileges on the affected device.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller: 3.2 - 5.2
Cisco Cloud Application Policy Infrastructure Controller: 3.2 - 5.2
External links
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-capic-chvul-CKfGYBh8
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.