CVE-2016-1352

Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Central Software 1.3(1b) and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via a crafted HTTP request…

published April 14, 2016

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty HTTP request can be your gateway to executing commands on Cisco UCS Central Software! Don’t let a simple oversight lead to chaos! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel receptionist who hands out keys without checking IDs. In this case, an attacker can walk right in and make changes to the server just by sending a cleverly forged request! If exploited, an attacker could unleash their commands, potentially compromising the system’s integrity and affecting your entire network. Imagine a rogue guest changing all the room numbers and locking everyone out! This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and chaos in your operations.

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel receptionist who hands out keys without checking IDs. In this case, an attacker can walk right in and make changes to the server just by sending a cleverly forged request! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands via specially crafted HTTP requests, which means attackers can manipulate the server without proper authorization.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could unleash their commands, potentially compromising the system’s integrity and affecting your entire network. Imagine a rogue guest changing all the room numbers and locking everyone out! This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and chaos in your operations. To secure your system, upgrade to Cisco UCS Central Software version 1.3(1c) or later. Additionally, review your HTTP request handling and ensure that all incoming requests are properly authenticated and validated. Regular audits can also help catch vulnerabilities before they become a problem. You’ve got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll have your systems locked down in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02240 · 82.6th percentile
Published
2016-04-14T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 APR 01:00Z
    Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Central Software 1.3(1b) and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via a crafted HTTP request…
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