#VU65658 Improper access control in Nexus Dashboard - CVE-2022-20858

Vulnerability identifier: #VU65658

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20858

CWE-ID: CWE-284

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 gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient access controls for a service that manages container images. A remote attacker can download container images or upload malicious container images to the target device.

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.