CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-3801

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in the web-based GUI of Cisco UCS Director 6.0.0.0 and 6.0.0.1 allows an authenticated local attacker to execute arbitrary workflow items using just an end-user profile. The issue is due to improper role-based access control (RBAC) after Developer Mode is enabled.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to add new catalogs with arbitrary workflow items, potentially leading to unauthorized actions affecting other tenants. This poses a significant security risk to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to disable Developer Mode for end-user profiles and to review and update the role-based access control (RBAC) policy in Cisco UCS Director.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

A vulnerability in the web-based GUI of Cisco UCS Director 6.0.0.0 and 6.0.0.1 could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary workflow items with just an end-user profile, a Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. The vulnerability is due to improper role-based access control (RBAC) after the Developer Menu is enabled in Cisco UCS Director. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by enabling Developer Mode for his/her user profile with an end-user profile and then adding new catalogs with arbitrary workflow items to his/her profile. An exploit could allow an attacker to perform any actions defined by these workflow items, including actions affecting other tenants. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvb64765.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS