Vulnerabilities > CVE-2017-3801 - Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Cisco Unified Computing System Director 6.0.0.0/6.0.0.1

Summary

A vulnerability in the web-based GUI of Cisco UCS Director 6.0.0.0 and 6.0.0.1 could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary workflow items with just an end-user profile, a Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. The vulnerability is due to improper role-based access control (RBAC) after the Developer Menu is enabled in Cisco UCS Director. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by enabling Developer Mode for his/her user profile with an end-user profile and then adding new catalogs with arbitrary workflow items to his/her profile. An exploit could allow an attacker to perform any actions defined by these workflow items, including actions affecting other tenants. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvb64765.

Vulnerable Configurations

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

• CWE-863 - Incorrect Authorization

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