CVE-2019-1857: Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series Web-Based Management Interface Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability

Published May 3, 2019
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Updated

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack and perform arbitrary actions on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient CSRF protections for the web-based management interface of the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of the interface to follow a crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to perform arbitrary actions on an affected system by using a web browser and with the privileges of the user.

Affected Software

56 affected components
All of the following
Cisco Hx220c M5 Firmware=3.0\(1a\)
Cisco Hx220c M5
All of the following
Cisco Hx240c M5 Firmware=3.0\(1a\)
Cisco Hx240c M5
All of the following
Cisco Hx240c Large Form Factor Firmware=3.0\(1a\)
Cisco Hx240c Large Form Factor
All of the following
Cisco Hx220c All Nvme M5 Firmware=3.0\(1a\)
Cisco Hx220c All Nvme M5
All of the following
Cisco Hx220c Af M5 Firmware=3.0\(1a\)
Cisco Hx220c Af M5
All of the following
Cisco Hx240c Af M5 Firmware=3.0\(1a\)
Cisco Hx240c Af M5
All of the following
Cisco Hx220c Edge M5 Firmware=3.0\(1a\)
Cisco Hx220c Edge M5
All of the following
Cisco Ucs B200 M5 Firmware=3.0\(1a\)
Cisco Ucs B200 M5
All of the following
Cisco Ucs B480 M5 Firmware=3.0\(1a\)
Cisco Ucs B480 M5
All of the following
Cisco Ucs C480 M5 Firmware=3.0\(1a\)
Cisco Ucs C480 M5
All of the following
Cisco Ucs C125 M5 Firmware=3.0\(1a\)
Cisco Ucs C125 M5
All of the following
Cisco Ucs C220 M5 Firmware=3.0\(1a\)
Cisco Ucs C220 M5
All of the following
Cisco Ucs C240 M5 Firmware=3.0\(1a\)
Cisco Ucs C240 M5
All of the following
Cisco Ucs C480 Ml Firmware=3.0\(1a\)
Cisco Ucs C480 Ml
Cisco Hx220c M5 Firmware=3.0\(1a\)
Cisco Hx220c M5
Cisco Hx240c M5 Firmware=3.0\(1a\)
Cisco Hx240c M5
Cisco Hx240c Large Form Factor Firmware=3.0\(1a\)
Cisco Hx240c Large Form Factor
Cisco Hx220c All Nvme M5 Firmware=3.0\(1a\)
Cisco Hx220c All Nvme M5
Cisco Hx220c Af M5 Firmware=3.0\(1a\)
Cisco Hx220c Af M5
Cisco Hx240c Af M5 Firmware=3.0\(1a\)
Cisco Hx240c Af M5
Cisco Hx220c Edge M5 Firmware=3.0\(1a\)
Cisco Hx220c Edge M5
Cisco Ucs B200 M5 Firmware=3.0\(1a\)
Cisco Ucs B200 M5
Cisco Ucs B480 M5 Firmware=3.0\(1a\)
Cisco Ucs B480 M5
Cisco Ucs C480 M5 Firmware=3.0\(1a\)
Cisco Ucs C480 M5
Cisco Ucs C125 M5 Firmware=3.0\(1a\)
Cisco Ucs C125 M5
Cisco Ucs C220 M5 Firmware=3.0\(1a\)
Cisco Ucs C220 M5
Cisco Ucs C240 M5 Firmware=3.0\(1a\)
Cisco Ucs C240 M5
Cisco Ucs C480 Ml Firmware=3.0\(1a\)
Cisco Ucs C480 Ml

Event History

May 3, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-1857?

CVE-2019-1857 is a vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack and perform arbitrary actions on an affected system.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1857?

The severity of CVE-2019-1857 is high, with a severity value of 8.8.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-1857?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-1857 by conducting a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack through the web-based management interface of Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series.

4

What is the affected software of CVE-2019-1857?

The affected software of CVE-2019-1857 is Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series with specific firmware versions.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2019-1857?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2019-1857 at the following references: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108163) and [Cisco Security Advisory](https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190501-hyperflex-csrf).

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