CVE-2024-20348: Command Injection

Published Apr 3, 2024
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Updated

A vulnerability in the Out-of-Band (OOB) Plug and Play (PnP) feature of Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to read arbitrary files. This vulnerability is due to an unauthenticated provisioning web server. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability through direct web requests to the provisioning server. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read sensitive files in the PnP container that could facilitate further attacks on the PnP infrastructure.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller=12.1.3
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller=12.1.3b

Event History

Apr 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 10, 2024
News Published
via The Register·12:15 AM
News Published
via The Register·12:19 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20348?

CVE-2024-20348 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthenticated remote access to sensitive files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-20348?

To fix CVE-2024-20348, users should update their Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller to the latest version as per the security advisories provided by Cisco.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-20348?

CVE-2024-20348 affects any installation of the Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller that utilizes the Out-of-Band Plug and Play feature.

4

Can CVE-2024-20348 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-20348 can be exploited by an unauthenticated, remote attacker.

5

What type of attack does CVE-2024-20348 facilitate?

CVE-2024-20348 facilitates arbitrary file reading attacks due to an unauthenticated provisioning web server.

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