CVE-2024-20441: nexus dashboard Access Control Flaw

Description

A vulnerability in a specific REST API endpoint of Cisco NDFC could allow an authenticated, low-privileged, remote attacker to learn sensitive information on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient authorization controls on the affected REST API endpoint. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted API requests to the affected endpoint. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to download config only or full backup files and learn sensitive configuration information. This vulnerability only affects a specific REST API endpoint and does not affect the web-based management interface.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-285 CWE-285

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
cisco	nexus_dashboard	< 3.2\(1e\)
cisco	nexus_dashboard_fabric_controller	12.0.0 — 12.2.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ndhs-uaapi-Jh4V6zpN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20441? +

A vulnerability in a specific REST API endpoint of Cisco NDFC could allow an authenticated, low-privileged, remote attacker to learn sensitive information on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient authorization controls on the affected REST API endpoint. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted API requests to the affected endpoint. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to download config only or full backup files and learn sensitive configuration information. This vulnerability only affects a specific REST API endpoint and does not affect the web-based management interface. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-20441? +

CVE-2024-20441 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.7 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20441? +

CVE-2024-20441 affects products from cisco, specifically: nexus_dashboard, nexus_dashboard_fabric_controller. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-20441? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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