How severe is CVE-2024-20449?

CVE-2024-20449 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-20449 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20449?

CVE-2024-20449 affects Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20449?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-20449 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20449 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18164.

When was CVE-2024-20449 published?

CVE-2024-20449 was published on 2024-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20449

CVE-2024-20449 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18164
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller
Published: 2024-10-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with low privileges to execute arbitrary code on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper path validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using the Secure Copy Protocol (SCP) to upload malicious code to an affected device using path traversal techniques. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code in a specific container with the privileges of root.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20449?: A vulnerability in Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with low privileges to execute arbitrary code on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper path validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using the Secure Copy Protocol (SCP) to upload malicious code to an affected device using path traversal techniques. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code in a specific container with the privileges of root.
How severe is CVE-2024-20449?: CVE-2024-20449 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-20449 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20449?: CVE-2024-20449 affects Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20449?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-20449 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20449 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18164.
When was CVE-2024-20449 published?: CVE-2024-20449 was published on 2024-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ndfc-ptrce-BUSHLbp

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:nexus_dashboard_fabric_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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