CVE Vulnerability

CVE-2019-1889

A vulnerability in the REST API for software device management in Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to escalate privileges to root on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to incomplete validation and error checking for the file path when specific software is uploaded. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading malicious software using the REST API. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to escalate their privilege level to root. The attacker would need to have the administrator role on the device.

9 /10

CVSS v2.0 :

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 8 / Impact : 10

Attack Vector

Attack Complexity

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Confidentiality Impact COMPLETE

Integrity Impact COMPLETE

Availability Impact COMPLETE

Scope

7.2 /10

CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.2 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190703-ccapic-restapi Vendor Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:application_policy_infrastructure_controller:4.1(1j):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Information

Published : 2019-07-04 08:15

Updated : 2020-10-16 03:08

NVD link : CVE-2019-1889

Mitre link : CVE-2019-1889

Products Affected

Application Policy Infrastructure Controller

Cisco

CWE
CWE-20