CVE-2020-3250 : What You Need to Know

Multiple vulnerabilities in the REST API of Cisco UCS Director and Cisco UCS Director Express for Big Data may allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication or conduct directory traversal attacks.

Understanding CVE-2020-3250

This CVE involves multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco UCS Director and Cisco UCS Director Express for Big Data, impacting their REST API.

What is CVE-2020-3250?

The vulnerabilities in the REST API of Cisco UCS Director and Cisco UCS Director Express for Big Data could enable a remote attacker to bypass authentication or perform directory traversal attacks on affected devices.

The Impact of CVE-2020-3250

The CVSS score for this CVE is 9.8, indicating a critical severity level with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-3250

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerabilities allow for authentication bypass and directory traversal attacks via the REST API of Cisco UCS Director and Cisco UCS Director Express for Big Data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Cisco UCS Director
Vendor: Cisco
Versions: Not applicable (n/a)

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Availability Impact: High
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: High

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent exploitation of CVE-2020-3250.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-provided patches and updates promptly.
Monitor Cisco's security advisories for any further information or updates.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
Implement network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure.

Patching and Updates

Ensure all Cisco UCS Director and Cisco UCS Director Express for Big Data installations are updated with the latest security patches.