SRC-2019-0037 : Cisco Prime Infrastructure XmpMultiPathDownloadServlet Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability

CVE ID:

CVE-2019-1820

CVSS Score:

6.5, (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

Affected Vendors:

Cisco

Affected Products:

Cisco Prime Infrastructure

Vulnerability Details:

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Cisco Prime Infrastructure. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the XmpMultiPathDownloadServlet servlet. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose files under the context of the prime user.

Vendor Response:

Cisco has issued an update to correct these vulnerabilities. More details can be found at:
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190515-pi-pathtrav-1820

Disclosure Timeline:

• 2019-02-01 - Vulnerability reported to Cisco
• 2019-05-02 - Vulnerability patched
• 2019-05-15 - Coordinated public release of advisory

Credit:

This vulnerability was discovered by Steven Seeley (mr_me) of Source Incite