CWE Code: 20
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 9.0
CWE Name:  Improper Input Validation
Summary: a vulnerability in the software update feature of cisco industrial network director could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. the vulnerability is due to improper validation of files uploaded to the affected application. an attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the affected system using administrator privileges and uploading an arbitrary file. a successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Access Authentication: SINGLE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: NETWORK
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2019-06-05
Last Modified Date: 2019-10-09
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CWE Code: 20
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 9.0
CWE Name:  Improper Input Validation
Summary: a vulnerability in the software update feature of cisco industrial network director could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. the vulnerability is due to improper validation of files uploaded to the affected application. an attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the affected system using administrator privileges and uploading an arbitrary file. a successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Access Authentication: SINGLE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: NETWORK
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2019-06-05
Last Modified Date: 2019-10-09
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