CVE-2020-3236: Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software Path Traversal Vulnerability

Published Jun 18, 2020
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Updated

A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software (NFVIS) could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain root shell access to the underlying operating system and overwrite or read arbitrary files. The attacker would need valid administrative credentials. This vulnerability is due to improper input validation of CLI command arguments. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using path traversal techniques when executing a vulnerable command. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain root shell access to the underlying operating system and overwrite or read arbitrary files on an affected device.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Enterprise Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure<4.1.1

Event History

Jun 18, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:21 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:21 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3236?

The severity of CVE-2020-3236 is high with a CVSS score of 6.7.

2

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-3236?

An attacker with valid administrative credentials can exploit CVE-2020-3236 to gain root shell access.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2020-3236?

Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software up to version 4.1.1 is affected by CVE-2020-3236.

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What are the potential consequences of CVE-2020-3236?

CVE-2020-3236 could allow an attacker to overwrite or read arbitrary files on the underlying operating system.

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