cisco-sa-capic-priv-esc-uYQJjnuU: Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Aug 28, 2024
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Updated

A vulnerability in the software upgrade component of Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) and Cisco Cloud Network Controller, formerly Cisco Cloud APIC, could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with Administrator-level privileges to

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller
Cisco Cloud Network Controller

Event History

Aug 28, 2024
Advisory Published
via Cisco·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Cisco·04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of cisco-sa-capic-priv-esc-uYQJjnuU?

The severity of cisco-sa-capic-priv-esc-uYQJjnuU is classified as high due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-capic-priv-esc-uYQJjnuU?

To fix cisco-sa-capic-priv-esc-uYQJjnuU, apply the software updates provided by Cisco for the affected products.

3

Who is affected by cisco-sa-capic-priv-esc-uYQJjnuU?

Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller and Cisco Cloud Network Controller users with Administrator-level privileges are affected by cisco-sa-capic-priv-esc-uYQJjnuU.

4

What might an attacker achieve with cisco-sa-capic-priv-esc-uYQJjnuU?

An attacker exploiting cisco-sa-capic-priv-esc-uYQJjnuU could escalate their privileges and potentially take control of affected systems.

5

When was cisco-sa-capic-priv-esc-uYQJjnuU disclosed?

The vulnerability identified as cisco-sa-capic-priv-esc-uYQJjnuU was disclosed in a Cisco security advisory.

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