description: A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco ThousandEyes Enterprise Agent, Virtual Appliance installation type, could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform a command injection and elevate privileges to root. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input for the web interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP packet to the affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands and elevate privileges to root.
problem types: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
affected:
{
vendor: Cisco
product: Cisco ThousandEyes Recorder Application
versions:
version: N/A, status: affected
}
metrics:
format: cvssV3_1
cvssV3_1: [
version: 3.1
vectorString: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
baseScore: 6.8
baseSeverity: MEDIUM
attackVector: NETWORK
attackComplexity: LOW
privilegesRequired: HIGH
userInteraction: REQUIRED
scope: UNCHANGED
confidentialityImpact: HIGH
integrityImpact: HIGH
availabilityImpact: HIGH
]
exploits: The Cisco PSIRT is not aware of any public announcements or malicious use of the vulnerability that is described in this advisory.