CVE-2022-20921: Cisco ACI Multi-Site Orchestrator Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Aug 25, 2022
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Updated

A vulnerability in the API implementation of Cisco ACI Multi-Site Orchestrator (MSO) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper authorization on specific APIs. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests. A successful exploit could allow an attacker who is authenticated with non-Administrator privileges to elevate to Administrator privileges on an affected device.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco ACI Multi-Site Orchestrator<3.1\(1n\)

Event History

Aug 25, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Cisco ACI Multi-Site Orchestrator vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Cisco ACI Multi-Site Orchestrator vulnerability is CVE-2022-20921.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20921?

The severity rating for CVE-2022-20921 is high, with a CVSS score of 8.8.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2022-20921?

The affected software for CVE-2022-20921 is Cisco ACI Multi-Site Orchestrator version up to 3.1(1n).

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-20921?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-20921 by sending malicious requests to specific APIs, allowing them to elevate privileges on the affected device.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-20921?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-20921 in the Cisco Security Advisory at https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-mso-prvesc-BPFp9cZs.

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