CVE-2018-15429 Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform Software Unauthorized Directory Access Vulnerability

Medium 5.3 Published 5 Oct 2018 Updated 26 Nov 2024

Unauthenticated remote attackers can access sensitive files via malicious HTTP requests due to missing authorization in the web UI.

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-2018-15429?

CVE-2018-15429 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform, published on 5 Oct 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability in the web-based UI of Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive information on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to a lack of proper input and authorization of HTTP requests. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a malicious HTTP request to the web-based UI of an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access files that may contain sensitive data.

Weakness: CWE-862, CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-15429?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Hyperflex Hx Data Platform.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15429?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-15429 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-2018-15429 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-15429 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h2f3-v6c8-jmmw.