cisco-sa-ucs-invcert-eOpRvCKH: Cisco Unified Computing System Central Software Improper Certificate Validation Vulnerability

Published Feb 3, 2021
·
Updated

A vulnerability in the certificate registration process of Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Central Software could allow an authenticated, adjacent attacker to register a rogue Cisco Unified Computing System Manager (UCSM). This vulnerability is due to improper certificate validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to the registration API. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to register a rogue Cisco UCSM and gain access to Cisco UCS Central Software data and Cisco UCSM inventory data. 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-ucs-invcert-eOpRvCKH

Affected Software

1 affected component
cisco Unified Computing System Central Software

Event History

Feb 3, 2021
Advisory Published
04:00 PM
Data Sourced
04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of Cisco-SA-UCS-INVCERT-EOpRvCKH?

The severity of Cisco-SA-UCS-INVCERT-EOpRvCKH is classified as high due to the potential for an attacker to register a rogue UCS Manager.

2

How do I fix Cisco-SA-UCS-INVCERT-EOpRvCKH?

To fix Cisco-SA-UCS-INVCERT-EOpRvCKH, it is recommended to apply the latest patches and updates from Cisco for UCS Central Software.

3

Who is affected by Cisco-SA-UCS-INVCERT-EOpRvCKH?

Cisco-SA-UCS-INVCERT-EOpRvCKH affects users of Cisco Unified Computing System Central Software.

4

What type of attacks can exploit Cisco-SA-UCS-INVCERT-EOpRvCKH?

An attacker can exploit Cisco-SA-UCS-INVCERT-EOpRvCKH to register a rogue UCS Manager, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the system.

5

Is authentication required to exploit Cisco-SA-UCS-INVCERT-EOpRvCKH?

Yes, authentication is required for an attacker to exploit Cisco-SA-UCS-INVCERT-EOpRvCKH.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203