cisco-sa-20181003-hyperflex-uda: Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform Software Unauthorized Directory Access Vulnerability

Published Oct 3, 2018
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Updated

A vulnerability in the web-based UI of Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive information on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to a lack of proper input and authorization of HTTP requests. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a malicious HTTP request to the web-based UI of an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access files that may contain sensitive data.

There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.

This advisory is available at the following link: https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181003-hyperflex-uda

Credit

Senior Security Consultant Brendan Lawless(Telstra)

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform Software

Event History

Oct 3, 2018
Advisory Published
04:00 PM
Data Sourced
04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of cisco-sa-20181003-hyperflex-uda?

The vulnerability cisco-sa-20181003-hyperflex-uda is rated as critical due to the potential for unauthenticated access to sensitive information.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-20181003-hyperflex-uda?

To mitigate the cisco-sa-20181003-hyperflex-uda vulnerability, apply the recommended patches and updates provided by Cisco for the HyperFlex HX Data Platform Software.

3

What type of attacker can exploit cisco-sa-20181003-hyperflex-uda?

An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit the cisco-sa-20181003-hyperflex-uda vulnerability.

4

What kind of information is at risk due to cisco-sa-20181003-hyperflex-uda?

The cisco-sa-20181003-hyperflex-uda vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information stored on the affected system.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit cisco-sa-20181003-hyperflex-uda?

No, user interaction is not required to exploit the cisco-sa-20181003-hyperflex-uda vulnerability.

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