RULE(RULE ID:333900)

Rule General Information
Release Date: 2021-09-07
Rule Name: Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2021-1499)
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Rule Protection Details
Description: A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to upload files to an affected device. This vulnerability is due to missing authentication for the upload function. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specific HTTP request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to upload files to the affected device with the permissions of the tomcat8 user.
Impact: An attacker can execute arbitrary code via a successful exploit in the context of the vulnerable software.
Affected OS: Windows, Others
Reference: http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163203/Cisco-HyperFlex-HX-Data-Platform-File-Upload-Remote-Code-Execution.html
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-hyperflex-upload-KtCK8Ugz
Solutions
The vendors have released upgrade patches to fix vulnerabilities, please visit:
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-hyperflex-upload-KtCK8Ugz