CVE-2020-3250CWE-20

Multiple Vulnerabilities in Cisco UCS Director and Cisco UCS Director Express for Big Data

Critical · published April 15, 2020

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High probability of exploitation

CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It sits in the 99.2th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS v3.0
9.8
EPSS
61%
Percentile
99.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky flaw in Cisco UCS Director's REST API lets attackers bypass authentication with just a clever request! Think of it like a hotel where anyone can walk in without checking in at the front desk — it opens the door to all sorts of chaos! With this bug, attackers can not only stroll in but also rummage through the directory like they own the place. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access or even manipulate data, leading to potential data breaches or server misconfigurations. A successful attack could lead to absolute devastation for your systems, as they could erase, alter, or expose sensitive information!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where anyone can walk in without checking in at the front desk — it opens the door to all sorts of chaos! With this bug, attackers can not only stroll in but also rummage through the directory like they own the place. CVE-2020-3250 presents multiple vulnerabilities in the REST API of Cisco UCS Director and Cisco UCS Director Express for Big Data, allowing remote attackers to bypass authentication or conduct directory traversal attacks on affected devices.

What to do

An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access or even manipulate data, leading to potential data breaches or server misconfigurations. A successful attack could lead to absolute devastation for your systems, as they could erase, alter, or expose sensitive information! To protect your systems, patch to the latest version provided by Cisco immediately. Review your API access controls and implement strict authentication measures to ensure only authorized users can access sensitive endpoints. Don't forget to conduct an audit of your API security practices! You've got this! By taking these steps, you’ll reinforce your defenses and keep your systems secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.60947 · 99.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation
Published
2020-04-15T20:10Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 APR 20:10Z
    Multiple Vulnerabilities in Cisco UCS Director and Cisco UCS Director Express for Big Data
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