cisco-sa-20181017-nfvis-csrf: Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability

Published Oct 17, 2018
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Updated

A vulnerability in Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software (NFVIS) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of Origin headers on HTTP requests within the management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing a targeted user to follow a URL to a malicious website. An exploit could allow the attacker to take actions within the software with the privileges of the targeted user or gain access to sensitive information. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software

Event History

Oct 17, 2018
Advisory Published
04:00 PM
Data Sourced
04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of cisco-sa-20181017-nfvis-csrf?

The severity of cisco-sa-20181017-nfvis-csrf is considered moderate.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-20181017-nfvis-csrf?

To fix cisco-sa-20181017-nfvis-csrf, you should apply the relevant software update provided by Cisco.

3

Who is affected by cisco-sa-20181017-nfvis-csrf?

Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software users are affected by cisco-sa-20181017-nfvis-csrf.

4

What type of attack can be conducted using the cisco-sa-20181017-nfvis-csrf vulnerability?

The cisco-sa-20181017-nfvis-csrf vulnerability allows for cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.

5

Can cisco-sa-20181017-nfvis-csrf be exploited without authentication?

Yes, cisco-sa-20181017-nfvis-csrf can be exploited by an unauthenticated remote attacker.

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