CVE-2024-20432 | Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller - REST API Operational Intel

Executive Risk Summary

"A vulnerability in the REST API and web UI of Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller could allow an authenticated, low-privileged, remote attacker to perform a command injection attack against an affected device. This could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the CLI of a Cisco NDFC-managed device with network-admin privileges."

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type Firmware Image

Target Asset Cisco NDFC Firmware

Standard Path Management Plane

Manual Verification Required

This is a non-Windows asset (Cisco). Use the target asset details and official path provided above to verify your current version against the official vendor advisories listed below.

Patch Impact Forecast

Reboot Required Likely

Network disruption possible during patching

Internal Work Notes

CVE-2024-20432: Command injection vulnerability in Cisco NDFC REST API and web UI, allowing low-privileged attackers to execute arbitrary commands on managed devices.

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Intelligence Sources

Official Advisoryhttps://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ndfc-cmdinj-UvYZrKfr

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