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CVE-2024-20478

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.74%

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CVE-2024-20478 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the software upgrade component of Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) and Cisco Cloud Network Controller, formerly Cisco Cloud APIC, could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with Administrator-level privileges to install a modified software image, leading to arbitrary code injection on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to insufficient signature validation of software images. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by installing a modified software image. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the software upgrade component of Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) and Cisco Cloud Network Controller, formerly Cisco Cloud APIC, could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with Administrator-level privileges to install a modified software image, leading to arbitrary code injection on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to insufficient signature validation of software images. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by installing a modified software image. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system and elevate their privileges to root. Note: Administrators should always validate the hash of any upgrade image before uploading it to Cisco APIC and Cisco Cloud Network Controller.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.74%

49.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.1\(1d\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.1\(1j\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.1\(1n\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.1\(1o\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.1\(1r\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.1\(1s\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.1\(2h\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.1\(2i\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.1\(3f\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.1\(4e\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.1\(4f\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.1\(4g\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.1\(4i\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.1\(4l\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.1\(4m\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.2\(1h\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.2\(1i\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.2\(1k\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.2\(1m\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.2\(2g\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.2\(2h\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.2\(2i\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.2\(2j\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.2\(3c\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.2\(3e\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.2\(3h\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.2\(3m\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.3\(1g\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.3\(1h\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.3\(1i\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.3\(1j\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.3\(2f\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.3\(2h\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.3\(2i\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.3\(2j\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller1.3\(2k\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller2.0\(1k\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller2.0\(1l\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller2.0\(1m\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller2.0\(1n\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller2.0\(1o\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller2.0\(1p\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller2.0\(1q\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller2.0\(1r\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller2.0\(2f\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller2.0\(2g\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller2.0\(2h\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller2.0\(2l\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller2.0\(2m\)
CiscoApplication Policy Infrastructure Controller2.0\(2n\)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20478?
A vulnerability in the software upgrade component of Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) and Cisco Cloud Network Controller, formerly Cisco Cloud APIC, could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with Administrator-level privileges to install a modified software image, leading to arbitrary code injection on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to insufficient signature validation of software images. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by installing a modified software image. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system and elevate their privileges to root. Note: Administrators should always validate the hash of any upgrade image before uploading it to Cisco APIC and Cisco Cloud Network Controller.
How severe is CVE-2024-20478?
CVE-2024-20478 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20478?
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