ConfD CLI & Cisco Crosswork NSO CLI: Local Auth Esc to Root via File Ops
CVE-2024-20389 Published on May 16, 2024
A vulnerability in the ConfD CLI and the Cisco Crosswork Network Services Orchestrator CLI could allow an authenticated, low-privileged, local attacker to read and write arbitrary files as root on the underlying operating system. This vulnerability is due to improper authorization enforcement when specific CLI commands are used. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by executing an affected CLI command with crafted arguments. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read or write arbitrary files on the underlying operating system with the privileges of the root user.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-20389 can be exploited with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
Incorrect Privilege Assignment
A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-20389
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Affected Versions
Cisco ConfD:- Version N/A is affected.
- Version 8.0.11 is affected.
- Version 6.0.11 is affected.
- Version 8.0.11 and below 8.0.12 is affected.
- Version 6.0.11 and below 6.0.12 is affected.
- Version 6.2.1 and below 6.2.2 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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