Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Networking OS10 by Dell
CVE-2021-36307

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Dell
Status
Networking Os
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 November 2021

Summary

The Networking OS10 platform by Dell features a security flaw related to the RESTCONF API, allowing low privileged users with specific access rights to escalate their privileges. This situation compromises the system by giving these users the ability to perform actions reserved for administrators. The vulnerability lies in versions of the software released before October 2021, highlighting the importance of regular updates and monitoring of API access controls to safeguard against potential exploit attempts.

Affected Version(s)

Networking OS < unspecified

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000193076
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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