#VU64451 Improper Authorization in Handler for Custom URL Scheme in Cisco AppDynamics Controller - CVE-2022-20736

Vulnerability identifier: #VU64451

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20736

CWE-ID: CWE-939

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco AppDynamics Controller
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensntive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization checks in the web-based management interface. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and access the login page for an administrative console.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco AppDynamics Controller: 21.4.6

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External links
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-appd-contrl-athzn-bp-BLypgsbu

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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.