CVE-2021-1132: Cisco Network Services Orchestrator Path Traversal Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the API subsystem and in the web-management interface of Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive data. This vulnerability exists because the web-management interface and certain HTTP-based APIs do not properly validate user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request that contains directory traversal character sequences to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access sensitive files on the affected system.Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-1132?
CVE-2021-1132 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthenticated remote attackers to access sensitive data.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1132?
To fix CVE-2021-1132, ensure that you apply the latest patches and updates provided by Cisco for the Network Services Orchestrator.
What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2021-1132?
CVE-2021-1132 affects the Cisco Network Services Orchestrator API subsystem and web-management interface.
What type of attackers can exploit CVE-2021-1132?
CVE-2021-1132 can be exploited by unauthenticated, remote attackers.
What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2021-1132?
Exploiting CVE-2021-1132 could allow an attacker to access sensitive data within the affected systems.