Vulnerability identifier: #VU57103

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-34748

CWE-ID: CWE-77

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco Intersight Virtual Appliance
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the web-based management interface. A remote authenticated attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Intersight Virtual Appliance: 1.0.9 292 - 1.0.9-150

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ucsi2-command-inject-CGyC8y2R

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Q & A

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.