#VU52946 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform - CVE-2021-1499
Published: May 6, 2021 / Updated: June 17, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU52946
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1499
CWE-ID: CWE-306
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform
Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform
Software vendor:
Cisco Systems, Inc
Cisco Systems, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to upload files to the target device.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authentication for the upload function. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and upload files to the affected device with the permissions of the tomcat8 user.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.