CVE-2024-20442: Cisco Nexus Dashboard Unauthorized API Endpoints Vulnerability
First published: Wed Oct 02 2024(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the REST API endpoints of Cisco Nexus Dashboard could allow an authenticated, low-privileged, remote attacker to perform limited Administrator actions on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient authorization controls on some REST API endpoints. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted API requests to an affected endpoint. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to perform limited Administrator functions such as viewing portions of the web UI, generating config only or full backup files, and deleting tech support files. This vulnerability only affects a subset of REST API endpoints and does not affect the web-based management interface.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Nexus Dashboard Software | <3.2\(1e\) | |
| Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller | >=12.0.0<=12.2.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20442?
CVE-2024-20442 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote authenticated attacks allowing limited Administrator actions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20442?
To fix CVE-2024-20442, you should apply the recommended security patches from Cisco for affected versions of Nexus Dashboard and Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2024-20442?
CVE-2024-20442 affects Cisco Nexus Dashboard versions prior to 3.2(1e) and Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller versions from 12.0.0 to 12.2.2.
What type of attacker can exploit CVE-2024-20442?
CVE-2024-20442 can be exploited by authenticated, low-privileged remote attackers.
What actions can an attacker perform using CVE-2024-20442?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2024-20442 can perform limited Administrator actions on the affected device.
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