CWE
311
Advisory Published

cisco-sa-20190501-apic-info-disc: Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Web-Based Management Interface Usage Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Wed May 01 2019(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive system usage information. The vulnerability is due to a lack of proper data protection mechanisms for certain components in the underlying Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI). An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by attempting to observe certain network traffic when accessing the APIC. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access and collect certain tracking data and usage statistics on an affected device. 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-20190501-apic-info-disc

Credit: Felix Wallaschek Detack GmbH

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC)

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of cisco-sa-20190501-apic-info-disc?

    The severity of cisco-sa-20190501-apic-info-disc is rated as Critical.

  • How do I fix cisco-sa-20190501-apic-info-disc?

    To fix cisco-sa-20190501-apic-info-disc, update your Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) Software to the latest version.

  • Who is affected by cisco-sa-20190501-apic-info-disc?

    The vulnerability in cisco-sa-20190501-apic-info-disc affects users implementing Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) Software.

  • What type of access does cisco-sa-20190501-apic-info-disc allow attackers?

    cisco-sa-20190501-apic-info-disc allows unauthenticated remote attackers to access sensitive system usage information.

  • Is there a workaround for cisco-sa-20190501-apic-info-disc?

    There are no specific workarounds available for cisco-sa-20190501-apic-info-disc; updating the software is the recommended solution.

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