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CVE-2024-20449

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.94%

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CVE-2024-20449 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with low privileges to execute arbitrary code on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper path validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using the Secure Copy Protocol (SCP) to upload malicious code to an affected device using path traversal techniques. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with low privileges to execute arbitrary code on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper path validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using the Secure Copy Protocol (SCP) to upload malicious code to an affected device using path traversal techniques. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code in a specific container with the privileges of root.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.94%

56.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CiscoNexus Dashboard Fabric Controller>= 12.0.0, <= 12.2.2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20449?
A vulnerability in Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with low privileges to execute arbitrary code on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper path validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using the Secure Copy Protocol (SCP) to upload malicious code to an affected device using path traversal techniques. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary&nbsp;code in a specific container with the privileges of root.
How severe is CVE-2024-20449?
CVE-2024-20449 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20449?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST