CVE-2019-1889
Description
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.
Risk Information
Base Score
7.2
MODERATE
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS Score
Exploitation Probability
1.234
Associated Vulnerability
| Vulnerability | OS Platform |
|---|---|
| Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller REST API Privilege Escalation Vulnerability For Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) | NCM |
| Improper Input Validation Vulnerability (CVE-2019-1889) | NCM |
Patch Details
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| Patch ID | Patch Description |
|---|---|
| PATCH-1706006 | Security Update for Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) 1.3(2k) |
References
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1234
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-1234