A vulnerability in which the HTTP web server for Cisco Prime Infrastructure (PI) has unrestricted directory permissions could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to upload an arbitrary file. This file could allow the attacker to execute commands at the privilege level of the user prime. This user does not have administrative or root privileges. The vulnerability is due to an incorrect permission setting for important system directories. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading a malicious file by using TFTP, which can be accessed via the web-interface GUI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to run commands on the targeted application without authentication.
This vulnerability carries a CRITICAL severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from cisco organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2018, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2018-10-05T14:29:07.013
2026-06-17T01:42:21.350
Modified
CVSSv3.0: 9.8 (CRITICAL)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
10.0
6.4
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | cisco | prime_infrastructure | 3.2 | Yes |
| Application | cisco | prime_infrastructure | 3.2 | Yes |
| Application | cisco | prime_infrastructure | 3.2\(0.0\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | prime_infrastructure | 3.2\(1.0\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | prime_infrastructure | 3.2\(2.0\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | prime_infrastructure | 3.3 | Yes |
| Application | cisco | prime_infrastructure | 3.3\(0.0\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | prime_infrastructure | 3.4 | Yes |
| Application | cisco | prime_infrastructure | 3.4\(0.0\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | prime_infrastructure | 3.5\(0.0\) | Yes |
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