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CVE-2021-1499 Detail

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to upload files to an affected device. This vulnerability is due to missing authentication for the upload function. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specific HTTP request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to upload files to the affected device with the permissions of the tomcat8 user.


Metrics

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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:

NIST CVSS score matches with CNA score
CNA:  Cisco Systems, Inc.
Base Score:  5.3 MEDIUM
Vector:  CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

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Hyperlink Resource
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163203/Cisco-HyperFlex-HX-Data-Platform-File-Upload-Remote-Code-Execution.html Exploit  Third Party Advisory  VDB Entry 
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163203/Cisco-HyperFlex-HX-Data-Platform-File-Upload-Remote-Code-Execution.html Exploit  Third Party Advisory  VDB Entry 
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-hyperflex-upload-KtCK8Ugz Vendor Advisory 
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-hyperflex-upload-KtCK8Ugz Vendor Advisory 

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function Cisco Systems, Inc.  

Known Affected Software Configurations Switch to CPE 2.2

Configuration 1 ( hide )
 cpe:2.3:o:cisco:hyperflex_hx_data_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Up to (excluding)
4.0\(2e\)
 cpe:2.3:o:cisco:hyperflex_hx_data_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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From (including)
4.5
Up to (excluding)
4.5\(2a\)
Running on/with
 cpe:2.3:h:cisco:hyperflex_hx220c_af_m5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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 cpe:2.3:h:cisco:hyperflex_hx220c_all_nvme_m5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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 cpe:2.3:h:cisco:hyperflex_hx220c_edge_m5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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 cpe:2.3:h:cisco:hyperflex_hx220c_m5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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 cpe:2.3:h:cisco:hyperflex_hx240c:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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 cpe:2.3:h:cisco:hyperflex_hx240c_af_m5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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 cpe:2.3:h:cisco:hyperflex_hx240c_m5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2021-1499
NVD Published Date:
05/06/2021
NVD Last Modified:
11/21/2024
Source:
Cisco Systems, Inc.