cisco-sa-20190703-ccapic-restapi: Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller REST API Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Wed Jul 03 2019(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the REST API for software device management in Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to escalate privileges to root on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to incomplete validation and error checking for the file path when specific software is uploaded. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading malicious software using the REST API. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to escalate their privilege level to root. The attacker would need to have the administrator role on the device. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. 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-20190703-ccapic-restapi
Credit: Frank Block ERNW Research GmbH
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of Cisco-SA-20190703-CCAPIC-RESTAPI?
The severity of Cisco-SA-20190703-CCAPIC-RESTAPI is classified as high due to the potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix Cisco-SA-20190703-CCAPIC-RESTAPI?
To fix Cisco-SA-20190703-CCAPIC-RESTAPI, apply the available software updates provided by Cisco to mitigate the vulnerability.
Who is affected by Cisco-SA-20190703-CCAPIC-RESTAPI?
Cisco-SA-20190703-CCAPIC-RESTAPI affects users of the Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) Software.
What are the potential impacts of Cisco-SA-20190703-CCAPIC-RESTAPI?
The potential impacts of Cisco-SA-20190703-CCAPIC-RESTAPI include unauthorized access and privilege escalation to root on affected devices.
Is authentication required to exploit Cisco-SA-20190703-CCAPIC-RESTAPI?
Yes, authentication is required to exploit Cisco-SA-20190703-CCAPIC-RESTAPI, as the vulnerability affects authenticated user sessions.
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