First published: Wed Jun 17 2020(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the REST API of Cisco UCS Director could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with administrative privileges to obtain confidential information from an affected device. The vulnerability exists because confidential information is returned as part of an API response. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to the API. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain the API key of another user, which would allow the attacker to impersonate the account of that user on the affected device. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have administrative privileges 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-ucsd-info-disclosure-gSMU8EKT
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Cisco UCS Director |
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The vulnerability cisco-sa-ucsd-info-disclosure-gSMU8EKT is considered high severity due to its potential to expose confidential information.
To remediate cisco-sa-ucsd-info-disclosure-gSMU8EKT, administrators should apply the latest patches and updates provided by Cisco for UCS Director.
The vulnerability cisco-sa-ucsd-info-disclosure-gSMU8EKT affects users of Cisco UCS Director with administrative privileges.
The impact of cisco-sa-ucsd-info-disclosure-gSMU8EKT includes potential unauthorized access to confidential data via the REST API.
Yes, exploitation of cisco-sa-ucsd-info-disclosure-gSMU8EKT requires authentication with administrative privileges.