CVE-2020-3242: Cisco UCS Director Information Disclosure Vulnerability
First published: Thu Jun 18 2020(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the REST API of Cisco UCS Director could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with administrative privileges to obtain confidential information from an affected device. The vulnerability exists because confidential information is returned as part of an API response. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to the API. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain the API key of another user, which would allow the attacker to impersonate the account of that user on the affected device. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have administrative privileges on the device.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco UCS Director | <6.7.4.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-3242?
CVE-2020-3242 is a vulnerability in the REST API of Cisco UCS Director that allows an authenticated remote attacker with administrative privileges to obtain confidential information.
How does CVE-2020-3242 affect Cisco UCS Director?
CVE-2020-3242 affects Cisco UCS Director versions up to and including 6.7.4.0.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-3242?
CVE-2020-3242 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 4.9.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-3242?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-3242 by sending specially crafted API requests to the REST API of Cisco UCS Director.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-3242?
Yes, Cisco has released a security advisory with information on how to mitigate the vulnerability. Please refer to the reference link provided for more details.
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