CVE-2024-20272: cisco cisco unity connection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2024-20272 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) vulnerability in cisco cisco unity connection. EPSS estimates a 1.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 75.4% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 17-01-2024
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 02-06-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Unity Connection could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to upload arbitrary files to an affected system and execute commands on the underlying operating system. This vulnerability is due to a lack of authentication in a specific API and improper validation of user-supplied data. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading arbitrary files to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to store malicious files on the system, execute arbitrary commands on the operating system, and elevate privileges to root.

• 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.