How severe is CVE-2019-1591?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

RCE in Cisco Nx-os Software For Nexus 9000 Series Fabric Switches Aci Mode

CVE-2019-1591

A vulnerability in a specific CLI command implementation of Cisco Nexus 9000 Series ACI Mode Switch Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to escape a restricted shell on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insuf…

EPSS: 0.005 (38.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Cisco Nx-os Software For Nexus 9000 Series Fabric Switches Aci Mode — versions 14.0(3d)
Cisco Nexus_9000
Cisco Nx-os

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

psirt@cisco.com (x_refsource_CISCO, vendor-advisory, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
psirt@cisco.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-1591?: CVE-2019-1591 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Nx-os Software For Nexus 9000 Series Fabric Switches Aci Mode, classified under CWE-264. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-03-06.
How severe is CVE-2019-1591?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.