Remote Command Execution Vulnerability in Cisco FX-OS and UCS Manager
CVE-2015-6435

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Cisco
Status
Firepower Extensible Operating System
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 January 2016

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the Cisco FX-OS prior to version 1.1.2 and Cisco Unified Computing System Manager versions before 2.2(5a) and 3.0(2e). This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands through crafted HTTP requests, compromising the security of affected devices. The vulnerability primarily resides within an unspecified CGI script, exposing systems to potential exploitation that could lead to unauthorized access and control.

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034743
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecur...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_CISCO
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160991/Cisco-UCS-Man...
x_refsource_MISC

EPSS Score

8% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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