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

Published Jul 21, 2022
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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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Nexus Dashboard>=1.0<2.2\(1e\)

Event History

Jul 21, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:45 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:45 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-20857?

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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