Vulnerability identifier: #VU88110

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20282

CWE-ID: CWE-269

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Nexus Dashboard
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient protections for a sensitive access token. A local administrator can escalate privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Nexus Dashboard: 2.3 - 3.1

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External links
http://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ndru-pesc-kZ2PQLZH

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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