#VU65657 Command Injection in Nexus Dashboard - CVE-2022-20857

Vulnerability identifier: #VU65657

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20857

CWE-ID: CWE-77

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Nexus Dashboard
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 insufficient access controls for a specific API. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Nexus Dashboard: 1.1 - 2.2

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External links
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ndb-mhcvuln-vpsBPJ9y

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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.