Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in an API endpoint of Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) and Cisco Cloud Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (Cloud APIC) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges to Administrator on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to an improper policy default setting. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using a non-privileged credential for Cisco ACI Multi-Site Orchestrator (MSO) to send a specific API request to a managed Cisco APIC or Cloud APIC device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain Administrator credentials on the affected device.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Application Policy Infrastructure Controller | >= 5.0, <= 5.1\(3e\) |
| Cisco | Cloud Application Policy Infrastructure Controller | >= 5.0, <= 5.1\(3e\) |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-cVendor Advisory
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-cVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-1578?
CVE-2021-1578 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A vulnerability in an API endpoint of Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) and Cisco Cloud Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (Cloud APIC) could allow an authenticated, ...
How severe is CVE-2021-1578?
CVE-2021-1578 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-1578?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller, Cisco Cloud Application Policy Infrastructure Controller.