CVE-2020-26077 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A vulnerability in the access control functionality of Cisco IoT Field Network Director (FND) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to view lists of users from different domains on an affected system.

Understanding CVE-2020-26077

This CVE involves an improper access control vulnerability in Cisco IoT Field Network Director (FND).

What is CVE-2020-26077?

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to view user lists from various domains configured on the affected system due to improper access control.

The Impact of CVE-2020-26077

The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to user lists from different domains on the affected system.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-26077

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Cisco IoT Field Network Director (FND) allows an attacker to alter the domain for a requested user list through an API request, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Cisco IoT Field Network Director (IoT-FND)
Vendor: Cisco
Version: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Scope: Changed
CVSS Base Score: 5.0 (Medium Severity)

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-provided patches or updates promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Restrict access to the affected system.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
Implement strong access control measures.
Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report suspicious activities.

Patching and Updates

Refer to the vendor's security advisory for patch availability and installation instructions.