#VU56420 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in BroadWorks CommPilot Application Software - CVE-2021-34785
Published: September 9, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU56420
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-34785
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
BroadWorks CommPilot Application Software
BroadWorks CommPilot Application Software
Software vendor:
Cisco Systems, Inc
Cisco Systems, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote administrator to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization checks on operations in the affected application. A remote administrator can send a specially crafted request, modify an existing system administrator account and assume the privileges of the targeted account.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.