CVE-2016-1386 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can spoof administrative notifications in Cisco APIC-EM by sending crafted attribute-value pairs, bypassing intended authorization controls.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2016-1386?

CVE-2016-1386 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Apr 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The API in Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Enterprise Module (APIC-EM) 1.0(1) allows remote attackers to spoof administrative notifications via crafted attribute-value pairs, aka Bug ID CSCux15521.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1386?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Enterprise Module.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1386?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1386 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2016-1386 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1386 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2jqc-m5c2-q976.

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