CVE-2019-1861: cisco cisco industrial network director Improper Input Validation

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2019-1861 is a high (CVSS 9.0) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in cisco cisco industrial network director. EPSS estimates a 4.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 91% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 05-06-2019
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 20-11-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

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.

• CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
• CWE-434Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous TypeThe product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.