A vulnerability in the NX-API feature of Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary code as root. The vulnerability is due to incorrect input validation in the NX-API feature. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a cr
A vulnerability in the NX-API feature of Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary code as root. The vulnerability is due to incorrect input validation in the NX-API feature. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP or HTTPS request to an internal service on an affected device that has the NX-API feature enabled. A…
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Switches | unspecified |
| Cisco | Nexus 3000 Series Switches | unspecified, unspecified |
| Cisco | Nexus 3500 Platform Switches | unspecified |
| Cisco | Nexus 3600 Platform Switches | unspecified |
| Cisco | Nexus 2000, 5500, 5600, and 6000 Series Switches | unspecified |
| Cisco | Nexus 7000 and 7700 Series Switches | unspecified |
| Cisco | Nexus 9000 Series Switches in Standalone NX | OS Mode — unspecified, unspecified |
| Cisco | Nexus 9500 R | Series Line Cards and Fabric Modules — unspecified |
Not currently listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. EPSS is the best forward-looking signal — see the EPSS row above.
For the full vendor write-up, exploit chains, and reference implementations, see the references list in section 09.
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No directly-cited follow-up CVEs in the KB record for this advisory. The references list in section 09 carries the vendor cross-references.