CWE
671
Advisory Published

cisco-sa-nxos-sftp-xVAp5Hfd: Cisco Nexus 3000 and 9000 Series Switches SFTP Server File Access Vulnerability

First published: Wed Aug 23 2023(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the SFTP server implementation for Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches and 9000 Series Switches in standalone NX-OS mode could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to download or overwrite files from the underlying operating system of an affected device. This

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco Nexus Series
Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) Mode Switch Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of cisco-sa-nxos-sftp-xVAp5Hfd?

    The cisco-sa-nxos-sftp-xVAp5Hfd vulnerability has a medium severity rating due to its potential for unauthorized file access.

  • How do I fix cisco-sa-nxos-sftp-xVAp5Hfd?

    To fix cisco-sa-nxos-sftp-xVAp5Hfd, it is recommended to apply the latest firmware updates provided by Cisco for the affected Nexus switches.

  • Which devices are affected by cisco-sa-nxos-sftp-xVAp5Hfd?

    The devices affected by cisco-sa-nxos-sftp-xVAp5Hfd include Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches and 9000 Series Switches in standalone NX-OS mode.

  • What actions can an attacker perform with cisco-sa-nxos-sftp-xVAp5Hfd?

    An attacker can exploit cisco-sa-nxos-sftp-xVAp5Hfd to download or overwrite files from the underlying operating system of the affected device.

  • Who should be concerned about cisco-sa-nxos-sftp-xVAp5Hfd?

    Network administrators using Cisco Nexus 3000 and 9000 Series Switches should be concerned about the cisco-sa-nxos-sftp-xVAp5Hfd vulnerability due to the risk of potential exploitation.

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