CVE-2021-1354: Cisco Unified Computing System Central Software Improper Certificate Validation Vulnerability

Published Feb 4, 2021
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Updated

A vulnerability in the certificate registration process of Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Central Software could allow an authenticated, adjacent attacker to register a rogue Cisco Unified Computing System Manager (UCSM). This vulnerability is due to improper certificate validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to the registration API. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to register a rogue Cisco UCSM and gain access to Cisco UCS Central Software data and Cisco UCSM inventory data.

Affected Software

1 affected component
cisco Unified Computing System Central Software<2.0\(1m\)

Event History

Feb 4, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-1354?

CVE-2021-1354 is a vulnerability in the certificate registration process of Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Central Software.

2

How does CVE-2021-1354 affect Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Central Software?

CVE-2021-1354 could allow an authenticated, adjacent attacker to register a rogue Cisco Unified Computing System Manager (UCSM) due to improper certificate validation.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1354?

CVE-2021-1354 has a severity rating of medium with a score of 3.5.

4

How can the vulnerability CVE-2021-1354 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2021-1354, Cisco recommends updating to the fixed software version specified in the Cisco Security Advisory.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-1354?

More information about CVE-2021-1354 can be found in the Cisco Security Advisory at the provided reference link.

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