Cisco Integrated Management Controller Virtual Keyboard Video Monitor Open Redirect Vulnerability – Source:sec.cloudapps.cisco.com

High

Summary

• A vulnerability in the Virtual Keyboard Video Monitor (vKVM) connection handling of Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to redirect a user to a malicious website.

  This vulnerability is due to insufficient verification of vKVM endpoints. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user to click a crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to redirect a user to a malicious webpage and potentially capture user credentials.

  Note: The affected vKVM client is also included in Cisco UCS Manager.

  Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.

  This advisory is available at the following link:
  https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ucs-vkvmorv-CnKrV7HK

Affected Products

• This vulnerability affects the following Cisco products if they are running a vulnerable software release, regardless of device configuration:

  • Catalyst 8300 Series Edge uCPE (CSCwo77400)
  • UCS Manager Software (CSCwo04043)
  • UCS B-Series Blade Servers (CSCwm57436)
  • UCS C-Series M6, M7, and M8 Rack Servers (CSCwn43942)
  • UCS E-Series Servers M6 (CSCwo77400)
  • UCS X-Series Modular System (CSCwm57436)

  Cisco appliances that are based on a preconfigured version of one of the Cisco UCS C-Series Servers that are in the preceding list are also affected by this vulnerability if they expose access to the Cisco IMC UI. At the time of publication, this included the following Cisco products:

  • Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) Servers
  • Business Edition 6000 and 7000 Appliances
  • Catalyst Center Appliances, formerly DNA Center
  • Cisco Telemetry Broker Appliance
  • Cloud Services Platform (CSP) 5000 Series
  • Common Services Platform Collector (CSPC) Appliances
  • Connected Mobile Experiences (CMX) Appliances
  • Connected Safety and Security UCS Platform Series Servers
  • Cyber Vision Center Appliances
  • Expressway Series Appliances
  • HyperFlex Edge Nodes
  • HyperFlex Nodes
  • IEC6400 Edge Compute Appliances
  • IOS XRv 9000 Appliances
  • Meeting Server 1000 Appliances
  • Nexus Dashboard Appliances
  • Prime Infrastructure Appliances
  • Prime Network Registrar Jumpstart Appliances
  • Secure Endpoint Private Cloud Appliances
  • Secure Firewall Management Center Appliances
  • Secure Malware Analytics Appliances
  • Secure Network Analytics Appliances
  • Secure Network Server Appliances
  • Secure Workload Servers

  For information about which Cisco software releases are vulnerable, see the Fixed Software section of this advisory.

  Only products listed in the Vulnerable Products section of this advisory are known to be affected by this vulnerability.

  Cisco has confirmed that this vulnerability does not affect the following Cisco products:

  • 5000 Series Enterprise Network Compute Systems (ENCS)
  • UCS C-Series M5
  • UCS E-Series Servers M3
  • UCS S-Series Storage Servers

Workarounds

• There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.

Fixed Software

• Cisco has released free software updates that address the vulnerability described in this advisory. Customers with service contracts that entitle them to regular software updates should obtain security fixes through their usual update channels.

  Customers may only install and expect support for software versions and feature sets for which they have purchased a license. By installing, downloading, accessing, or otherwise using such software upgrades, customers agree to follow the terms of the Cisco software license:
  https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/end-user-license-agreement.html

  Additionally, customers may only download software for which they have a valid license, procured from Cisco directly, or through a Cisco authorized reseller or partner. In most cases this will be a maintenance upgrade to software that was previously purchased. Free security software updates do not entitle customers to a new software license, additional software feature sets, or major revision upgrades.

  The Cisco Support and Downloads page on Cisco.com provides information about licensing and downloads. This page can also display customer device support coverage for customers who use the My Devices tool.

  When considering software upgrades, customers are advised to regularly consult the advisories for Cisco products, which are available from the Cisco Security Advisories page, to determine exposure and a complete upgrade solution.

  In all cases, customers should ensure that the devices to be upgraded contain sufficient memory and confirm that current hardware and software configurations will continue to be supported properly by the new release. If the information is not clear, customers are advised to contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) or their contracted maintenance providers.

  Customers Without Service Contracts

  Customers who purchase directly from Cisco but do not hold a Cisco service contract and customers who make purchases through third-party vendors but are unsuccessful in obtaining fixed software through their point of sale should obtain upgrades by contacting the Cisco TAC: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/web/tsd-cisco-worldwide-contacts.html

  Customers should have the product serial number available and be prepared to provide the URL of this advisory as evidence of entitlement to a free upgrade.

  Fixed Releases

  In the following tables, the left column lists Cisco software releases. The right column indicates whether a release is affected by the vulnerability that is described in this advisory and the first release that includes the fix for this vulnerability.

  Catalyst 8300 Series Edge uCPE

  Note: Cisco IMC on Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge uCPE is included in Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software (NFVIS). Cisco IMC is upgraded as part of the firmware auto-upgrade process in NFVIS.

  Cisco NFVIS Release	First Fixed Release
  4.18 and earlier	4.18.1

  UCS Manager Software

  Cisco UCS Manager Software Release	First Fixed Release
  4.1 and earlier	Migrate to a fixed release.
  4.2	4.2(3p)
  4.3	4.3(6a)
  6.0	Not vulnerable.

  UCS B-Series and X-Series Servers in UCS Manager Mode

  Cisco UCS Server Software Release	First Fixed Release
  4.1 and earlier	Migrate to a fixed release.
  4.2	4.2(3o)
  4.3	4.3(5c)
  6.0	Not vulnerable.

  UCS B-Series Servers in Intersight Managed Mode

  Cisco Intersight Server Firmware Release	First Fixed Release
  Earlier than 4.2	Migrate to a fixed release.
  4.2	4.2(3l)
  5.1	Migrate to a fixed release.
  5.2	Migrate to a fixed release.
  5.3	5.3(0.250001)
  5.4	Not vulnerable.
  6.0	Not vulnerable.

  UCS X-Series Servers in Intersight Managed Mode

  Cisco Intersight Server Firmware Release	First Fixed Release
  5.0	5.0(4i)
  5.1	Migrate to a fixed release.
  5.2	Migrate to a fixed release.
  5.3	5.3(0.250001)
  5.4	Not vulnerable.
  6.0	Not vulnerable.

  UCS C-Series Servers in Standalone Mode or Intersight Managed Mode
  

  Cisco UCS Server Software Release	First Fixed Release
  Earlier than 4.2	Migrate to a fixed release.
  4.2	4.2(3o)
  4.3	4.3(5.250001)
  6.0	Not vulnerable.

  UCS C-Series Servers in UCS Manager Mode
  

  Cisco UCS Server Software Release	First Fixed Release
  Earlier than 4.2	Migrate to a fixed release.
  4.2	4.2(3o)
  4.3	4.3(5c)
  6.0	Not vulnerable.

  UCS E-Series M6 Server

  Cisco UCS Server Software Release	First Fixed Release
  4.15 and earlier	4.15.2

  Note: For Cisco appliances that are based on a preconfigured version of a Cisco UCS C-Series Server, administrators can perform a direct upgrade of the Cisco IMC software to one of the fixed releases as indicated in the preceding tables. For instructions, see the Cisco Host Upgrade Utility User Guide. The exceptions are the appliances that are listed in the following table. For these appliances, follow the instructions in the Remediation column:

  Cisco Hardware Platform	First Fixed Cisco IMC Release	Remediation
  Cisco Telemetry Broker Appliance	4.3(5.250030)	Apply the firmware update m6-tb2300-ctb-firmware-4.3-5.250030.iso.
  IEC6400 Edge Compute Appliances	4.3(5.250033)	Apply the HUU upgrade using IEC6400-HUU-4.3.5.img.
  Secure Endpoint Private Cloud Appliances	4.3(6.250053)	Upgrade to version 4.2.5 or later and then follow the steps documented in the TechNote.
  Secure Firewall Management Center Appliances	4.3(6.250053)	Apply Hotfix l.
  Secure Malware Analytics Appliances	4.3(6.250053)	Update the firmware using the Out-of-Band Firmware Update ISO procedure.
  Secure Network Analytics Appliances	4.3(5.250030)	Install update patch-common-SNA-FIRMWARE-20250403-v2-01.swu.
  Secure Network Server Appliances	4.3(5.250001)	Apply the BIOS and HUU upgrade as documented in the Firmware Upgrade Guide for Cisco SNS 3700 Series.

  The Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) validates only the affected and fixed release information that is documented in this advisory.

Exploitation and Public Announcements

• The Cisco PSIRT is not aware of any public announcements or malicious use of the vulnerability that is described in this advisory.

Source

• This vulnerability was found during internal security testing.

Cisco Security Vulnerability Policy

• To learn about Cisco security vulnerability disclosure policies and publications, see the Security Vulnerability Policy. This document also contains instructions for obtaining fixed software and receiving security vulnerability information from Cisco.

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• https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ucs-vkvmorv-CnKrV7HK

Revision History

• Version	Description	Section	Status	Date
  1.0	Initial public release.	–	Final	2025-AUG-27

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