First published: Thu Aug 08 2019(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco HyperFlex Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient CSRF protections for the web UI on an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of the interface to follow a malicious link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to perform arbitrary actions with the privilege level of the affected user.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform | <4.0\(2a\) |
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The vulnerability ID for this Cisco HyperFlex Software vulnerability is CVE-2019-1958.
The severity level of CVE-2019-1958 is high with a severity value of 8.8.
CVE-2019-1958 allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack on an affected system by exploiting insufficient CSRF protections in the web-based management interface of Cisco HyperFlex Software.
Versions up to exclusive 4.0(2a) of Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform are affected by CVE-2019-1958.
To fix CVE-2019-1958, it is recommended to apply the necessary updates and patches provided by Cisco.