How severe is CVE-2022-20857?

CVE-2022-20857 has a severity rating of 9.8 out of 10, making it a critical vulnerability.

What software is affected by CVE-2022-20857?

Cisco Nexus Dashboard versions from 1.0 to 2.2(1e) are affected by CVE-2022-20857.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-20857?

Yes, Cisco has released a security advisory with information on how to mitigate the vulnerabilities associated with CVE-2022-20857. Please refer to the Cisco Security Advisory for more details.

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CVE-2022-20857

critical

9.8

CWE

306

21/7/2022

1/11/2024

CVE-2022-20857: Cisco Nexus Dashboard Unauthorized Access Vulnerabilities

Q: What is CVE-2022-20857?

CVE-2022-20857 is a vulnerability in Cisco Nexus Dashboard that allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands, read or upload container image files, or perform a cross-site request forgery attack.

Q: How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-20857?

An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit CVE-2022-20857 to execute arbitrary commands, read or upload container image files, or perform a cross-site request forgery attack.

First published: Thu Jul 21 2022(Updated: )

Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Nexus Dashboard could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands, read or upload container image files, or perform a cross-site request forgery attack. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco Nexus Dashboard	>=1.0<2.2\(1e\)

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Reference Links

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ndb-mhcvuln-vpsBPJ9y

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-20857?
CVE-2022-20857 is a vulnerability in Cisco Nexus Dashboard that allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands, read or upload container image files, or perform a cross-site request forgery attack.
How severe is CVE-2022-20857?
CVE-2022-20857 has a severity rating of 9.8 out of 10, making it a critical vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2022-20857?
Cisco Nexus Dashboard versions from 1.0 to 2.2(1e) are affected by CVE-2022-20857.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-20857?
An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit CVE-2022-20857 to execute arbitrary commands, read or upload container image files, or perform a cross-site request forgery attack.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-20857?
Yes, Cisco has released a security advisory with information on how to mitigate the vulnerabilities associated with CVE-2022-20857. Please refer to the Cisco Security Advisory for more details.

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