CWE Code: 78
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 8.5
CWE Name:  Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Summary: a vulnerability in the cisco virtual network function (vnf) element manager could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges and run commands in the context of the root user on the server. the vulnerability is due to command settings that allow cisco vnf element manager users to specify arbitrary commands that will run as root on the server. an attacker could use this setting to elevate privileges and run commands in the context of the root user on the server. cisco bug ids: cscvc76670. known affected releases: prior to 5.0.4 and 5.1.4.
Access Authentication: SINGLE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: NETWORK
Impact (C/I/A): NONE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2017-08-17
Last Modified Date: 2017-08-25