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Cisco XE: CVE-2019-1743: Cisco IOS XE Software Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

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Cisco XE: CVE-2019-1743: Cisco IOS XE Software Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

Severity
7
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
03/28/2019
Created
08/02/2019
Added
07/30/2019
Modified
01/05/2024

Description

A vulnerability in the web UI framework of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to make unauthorized changes to the filesystem of the affected device. The vulnerability is due to improper input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious file and uploading it to the device. An exploit could allow the attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected device.

Solution(s)

  • cisco-xe-upgrade-latest

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