Cisco Intelligent Automation for Cloud Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

A vulnerability in Cisco Intelligent Automation for Cloud could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to upload arbitrary files. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of a file type. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted file to an affected device. Cisco has confirmed the vulnerability in a security notice; however, software updates are not available. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must authenticate to the targeted device. This access requirement may reduce the likelihood of a successful exploit. Cisco indicates through the CVSS score that functional exploit code exists; however, the code is not known to be publicly available.

Administrators are advised to contact the vendor regarding future updates and releases.

Administrators are advised to allow only trusted users to have network access.

Administrators are advised to allow only privileged users to access administration or management systems.

Administrators are advised to monitor affected systems.