CVE-2015-4183: cisco unified_computing_system OS Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2015-4183 is a high (CVSS 7.2) OS Command Injection vulnerability in cisco unified_computing_system. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 46.6% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 17-06-2015
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 06-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Cisco UCS Central Software 1.2(1a) allows local users to gain privileges for OS command execution via a crafted CLI parameter, aka Bug ID CSCut32795.

• CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.