What is CVE-2022-20921?

CVE-2022-20921 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Aci Multi-Site Orchestrator, classified under Improper Authorization. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2022-08-25.

How severe is CVE-2022-20921?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Auth bypass in Cisco Aci Multi-Site Orchestrator

CVE-2022-20921

A vulnerability in the API implementation of Cisco ACI Multi-Site Orchestrator (MSO) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper authorization on specific APIs. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests. A successful exploit could allow an attacker who is authenticated with non-Administrator privileges to elevate to Administrator privileges on an affected device.

EPSS: 0.010 (59.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Cisco Aci_multi-site_orchestrator
Cisco Aci Multi-site Orchestrator Software — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-285 — Improper Authorization

References

psirt@cisco.com (x_refsource_CISCO, vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-20921?: CVE-2022-20921 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Aci Multi-Site Orchestrator, classified under Improper Authorization. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2022-08-25.
How severe is CVE-2022-20921?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.