Vulnerability identifier: #VU56422

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-34786

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
BroadWorks CommPilot Application Software
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: 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 and delete an arbitrary user account from the targeted application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

BroadWorks CommPilot Application Software: 17.0 - 24.0

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-broadworks-dJ9JT67N

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.