What is the severity of ZDI-20-538?

The severity of ZDI-20-538 is considered high due to its potential for remote exploitation without authentication.

How do I fix ZDI-20-538?

To mitigate ZDI-20-538, update Cisco UCS Director to the latest version as recommended by Cisco.

What kind of information can be disclosed by exploiting ZDI-20-538?

Exploiting ZDI-20-538 can lead to the disclosure of sensitive configurations and data within affected Cisco UCS Director installations.

Are there any prerequisites for exploiting ZDI-20-538?

No, ZDI-20-538 can be exploited without any authentication prerequisites, making it a critical threat.

Which versions of Cisco UCS Director are affected by ZDI-20-538?

ZDI-20-538 affects multiple versions of Cisco UCS Director; please check the specific advisory for detailed version information.

Vulnerability/
ZDI-20-538

high

7.5

4/8/2024

ZDI-20-538: Cisco UCS Director downloadFile Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Cisco UCS Director. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of the userAPIDownloadFile API, which calls the downloadFile method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose file contents in the context of root.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-20-538?
The severity of ZDI-20-538 is considered high due to its potential for remote exploitation without authentication.
How do I fix ZDI-20-538?
To mitigate ZDI-20-538, update Cisco UCS Director to the latest version as recommended by Cisco.
What kind of information can be disclosed by exploiting ZDI-20-538?
Exploiting ZDI-20-538 can lead to the disclosure of sensitive configurations and data within affected Cisco UCS Director installations.
Are there any prerequisites for exploiting ZDI-20-538?
No, ZDI-20-538 can be exploited without any authentication prerequisites, making it a critical threat.
Which versions of Cisco UCS Director are affected by ZDI-20-538?
ZDI-20-538 affects multiple versions of Cisco UCS Director; please check the specific advisory for detailed version information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-20-538?
The severity of ZDI-20-538 is considered high due to its potential for remote exploitation without authentication.
How do I fix ZDI-20-538?
To mitigate ZDI-20-538, update Cisco UCS Director to the latest version as recommended by Cisco.
What kind of information can be disclosed by exploiting ZDI-20-538?
Exploiting ZDI-20-538 can lead to the disclosure of sensitive configurations and data within affected Cisco UCS Director installations.
Are there any prerequisites for exploiting ZDI-20-538?
No, ZDI-20-538 can be exploited without any authentication prerequisites, making it a critical threat.
Which versions of Cisco UCS Director are affected by ZDI-20-538?
ZDI-20-538 affects multiple versions of Cisco UCS Director; please check the specific advisory for detailed version information.