CVE-2020-3250: Cisco UCS Director downloadFile Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Multiple vulnerabilities in the REST API of Cisco UCS Director and Cisco UCS Director Express for Big Data may allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication or conduct directory traversal attacks on an affected device. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Cisco UCS Director. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of the userAPIDownloadFile API, which calls the downloadFile method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose file contents in the context of root.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-3250?
CVE-2020-3250 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Cisco UCS Director.
How severe is CVE-2020-3250?
CVE-2020-3250 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.
What is the affected software?
The affected software for CVE-2020-3250 includes Cisco UCS Director versions 6.0.0.0 to 6.7.3.0 and Cisco UCS Director Express for Big Data version 3.7.3.0.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-3250?
No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2020-3250.
How can I fix CVE-2020-3250?
To fix CVE-2020-3250, it is recommended to apply the necessary security patches provided by Cisco.