Vulnerability in Cisco Network Services Orchestrator
CVE-2024-20366
A vulnerability in the Tail-f High Availability Cluster Communications (HCC) function pack of Cisco Crosswork Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to root on an affected device. This vulnerability exists because a user-controlled search path is used to locate executable files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by configuring the application in a way that causes a malicious file to be executed. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected device as the root user. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker would need valid credentials on an affected device.
EPSS: 0.002 (9.6th 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 Network Services Orchestrator — versions 5.4, 5.5, 5.6
- Cisco Network_services_orchestrator
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- psirt@cisco.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-20366?
- CVE-2024-20366 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Network Services Orchestrator, classified under External Control of File Name or Path. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-05-15.
- How severe is CVE-2024-20366?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.