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CVE-2024-20449

Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller - NDFC

Cisco CVSS 8.8 Updated March 16, 2026

Executive Risk Summary

"A vulnerability in Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with low privileges to execute arbitrary code on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to improper path validation and can be exploited using the Secure Copy Protocol to upload malicious code."

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type Firmware Image
Target Asset NDFC Firmware
Standard Path Global Firmware

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-2024-20449: Cisco NDFC vulnerability allowing arbitrary code execution, requires immediate patching to prevent potential attacks.

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