CVE-2020-3464: cisco cisco ucs director Cross-site Scripting

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2020-3464 is a medium (CVSS 4.8) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in cisco cisco ucs director. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 48.4% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 17-08-2020
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 13-11-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco UCS Director could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with administrative credentials to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the interface. The vulnerability exists because the web-based management interface does not properly validate input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by inserting malicious data into a specific data field in the interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected interface or access sensitive, browser-based information. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need administrative credentials on the affected device.

• CWE-79Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.