Cisco Unity Conn: Unauth File Upload & OS Cmd Exec via API
CVE-2024-20272 Published on January 17, 2024

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Unity Connection could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to upload arbitrary files to an affected system and execute commands on the underlying operating system. This vulnerability is due to a lack of authentication in a specific API and improper validation of user-supplied data. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading arbitrary files to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to store malicious files on the system, execute arbitrary commands on the operating system, and elevate privileges to root.

NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2024-20272 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be low. considered to have a small impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.

Attack Vector:
NETWORK
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
NONE
User Interaction:
NONE
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
LOW
Integrity Impact:
LOW
Availability Impact:
LOW

Weakness Type

What is an Unrestricted File Upload Vulnerability?

The software allows the attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment.

CVE-2024-20272 has been classified to as an Unrestricted File Upload vulnerability or weakness.


Products Associated with CVE-2024-20272

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Affected Versions

Cisco Unity Connection:

Exploit Probability

EPSS
0.41%
Percentile
61.01%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.