cisco-sa-hyperflex-upload-KtCK8Ugz: Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform File Upload Vulnerability

Published May 5, 2021
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Updated

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to upload files to an affected device. This vulnerability is due to missing authentication for the upload function. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specific HTTP request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to upload files to the affected device with the permissions of the tomcat8 user. 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-hyperflex-upload-KtCK8Ugz

Credit

Nikita Abramov(Positive Technologies), Mikhail Klyuchnikov(Positive Technologies)

Affected Software

1 affected componentFixes available
Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform Software=4.5, <4.5(2a), =4.0, <4.0(2e), =Earlier than 4.0, <Migrate to 4.0(2e)
4.5(2a)4.0(2e)Migrate to 4.0(2e)

Event History

May 5, 2021
Advisory Published
via Cisco·04:00 PM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of cisco-sa-hyperflex-upload-KtCK8Ugz?

The severity of cisco-sa-hyperflex-upload-KtCK8Ugz is rated as critical due to the potential for unauthenticated remote file uploads.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-hyperflex-upload-KtCK8Ugz?

To fix cisco-sa-hyperflex-upload-KtCK8Ugz, you should upgrade Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform Software to version 4.0(2e) or later.

3

What causes the cisco-sa-hyperflex-upload-KtCK8Ugz vulnerability?

The cisco-sa-hyperflex-upload-KtCK8Ugz vulnerability is caused by missing authentication for the file upload function in the web-based management interface.

4

Who is affected by the cisco-sa-hyperflex-upload-KtCK8Ugz vulnerability?

Organizations using Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform Software versions earlier than 4.0(2e) are affected by the cisco-sa-hyperflex-upload-KtCK8Ugz vulnerability.

5

Can cisco-sa-hyperflex-upload-KtCK8Ugz be exploited remotely?

Yes, cisco-sa-hyperflex-upload-KtCK8Ugz can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker.

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