CVE-2012-4086: cisco unified_computing_system Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2012-4086 is a medium (CVSS 5.1) Command Injection vulnerability in cisco unified_computing_system. EPSS estimates a 2.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 86.8% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 25-09-2013
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 06-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A setup script for fabric interconnect devices in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via invalid parameters, aka Bug ID CSCtg20790.

• CWE-77Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.