Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series Web-Based Management Interface Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability

Vulnerability

The web-based management interface of Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF) due to insufficient CSRF protections [1]. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this by persuading a user of the interface to follow a crafted link (e.g., via email or a malicious website). The vulnerability affects the HyperFlex HX-Series web-based management interface; specific software releases are identified by the Cisco bug IDs referenced in the advisory [1].

Exploitation

To exploit the vulnerability, the attacker must trick an authenticated user of the HyperFlex HX-Series web interface into clicking a malicious link. This can be done through social engineering, such as embedding the crafted link in an email or on a website [1]. No authentication or prior access to the device is required by the attacker; the attack relies on the victim’s authenticated session.

Impact

A successful exploit allows the attacker to perform arbitrary actions on the affected system with the privileges of the victim [1]. This could include configuration changes, data manipulation, or other administrative actions, depending on the user's privileges. The impact includes potential compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.

Mitigation

Cisco has released fixed software versions; users should consult the Cisco bug IDs referenced in the advisory and upgrade to the appropriate fixed release [1]. No workarounds are available for this vulnerability. There is no indication that this CVE is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog as of the publication date.