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CVE-2024-20432

Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller remote code execution

9.9 CRITICALEPSS 1.14%
  1. Published2 Oct 2024

Description

A vulnerability in the REST API and web UI of Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) could allow an authenticated, low-privileged, remote attacker to perform a command injection attack against an affected device.   This vulnerability is due to improper user authorization and insufficient validation of command arguments. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting crafted commands to an affected REST API endpoint or through the web UI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the CLI of a Cisco NDFC-managed device with network-admin privileges.   Note: This vulnerability does not affect Cisco NDFC when it is configured for storage area network (SAN) controller deployment.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller≥ 12.0.0 < 12.2.2

Remediation

Fixed in
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller≥ 12.2.2

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-20432 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-20432 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.14%.

How severe is CVE-2024-20432?

CVE-2024-20432 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.14% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-20432?

Affected products include Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20432?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller 12.2.2 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.