Security readout for executives and security teams
Cisco Prime Infrastructure could let an unauthenticated remote attacker upload a file and run commands on the appliance as the non-root prime user. This is serious because Prime Infrastructure often manages network devices. The source bundle does not specify affected versions or fixed releases, so remediation must be tied to Cisco’s advisory. Exposure is most likely where Cisco Prime Infrastructure is deployed and its web interface or TFTP-related functionality is reachable from untrusted networks. The bundle does not provide version ranges, CPEs, or fixed releases, so asset owners must verify against Cisco’s advisory. Treat this as high priority for any Cisco Prime Infrastructure instance reachable from broad internal networks or the internet. Lack of KEV listing lowers evidence of active exploitation, but unauthenticated command execution on network management infrastructure warrants prompt validation and remediation. Mitigation focus: Review Cisco advisory for affected and fixed releases.; Apply the Cisco-supported update or remediation for your PI version.; Restrict PI web interface access to trusted admin networks..
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CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 45555CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- 20181003 Cisco Prime Infrastructure Arbitrary File Upload and Command Execution VulnerabilityCVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_CISCO
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Permission Issues
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