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TI-2019-01241 Aliases CVE-2019-1614GHSA-hq92-fm59-p6hc

Cisco NX-OS Software NX-API Command Injection Vulnerability

Priority MEDIUM 47CWE-77Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
Low
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low
Impact type
Code execution
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
High · High · High
Fix status
Fixed

Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-77.

Summary

A vulnerability in the NX-API feature of Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. The vulnerability is due to incorrect input validation of user-supplied data by the NX-API subsystem. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending malicious HTTP or HTTPS packets to the management interface of an affected system that has the NX-API feature enabled. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to perform a command-injection attack and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. Note: NX-API is disabled by default. MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Switches are affected running software versions prior to 8.1(1b) and 8.2(3). Nexus 3000 Series Switches are affected running software versions prior to 7.0(3)I4(9) and 7.0(3)I7(4). Nexus 3500 Platform Switches are affected running software versions prior to 7.0(3)I7(4). Nexus 2000, 5500, 5600, and 6000 Series Switches are affected running software versions prior to 7.3(4)N1(1). Nexus 9000 Series Switches in Standalone NX-OS Mode are affected running software versions prior to 7.0(3)I4(9) and 7.0(3)I7(4). Nexus 7000 and 7700 Series Switches are affected running software versions prior to 7.3(3)D1(1) and 8.2(3).

Why it matters now

Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.04068 90th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Switches (Cisco): 8.1(1b), 8.2(3)Nexus 3000 Series Switches (Cisco): 7.0(3)I4(9), 7.0(3)I7(4)+4 more products

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Technical impact
Total

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
CiscoMDS 9000 Series Multilayer Switchesbefore 8.1(1b); before 8.2(3)8.1(1b), 8.2(3)Patch availableCNA
CiscoNexus 3000 Series Switchesbefore 7.0(3)I4(9); before 7.0(3)I7(4)7.0(3)I4(9), 7.0(3)I7(4)Patch availableCNA
CiscoNexus 3500 Platform Switchesbefore 7.0(3)I7(4)7.0(3)I7(4)Patch availableCNA
CiscoNexus 2000, 5500, 5600, and 6000 Series Switchesbefore 7.3(4)N1(1)7.3(4)N1(1)Patch availableCNA
CiscoNexus 9000 Series Switches in Standalone NX-OS Modebefore 7.0(3)I4(9); before 7.0(3)I7(4)7.0(3)I4(9), 7.0(3)I7(4)Patch availableCNA
CiscoNexus 7000 and 7700 Series Switchesbefore 7.3(3)D1(1); before 8.2(3)7.3(3)D1(1), 8.2(3)Patch availableCNA
  • MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Switches VendorCisco Affected before 8.1(1b); before 8.2(3) Fixed in 8.1(1b), 8.2(3) Patch available CNA
  • Nexus 3000 Series Switches VendorCisco Affected before 7.0(3)I4(9); before 7.0(3)I7(4) Fixed in 7.0(3)I4(9), 7.0(3)I7(4) Patch available CNA
  • Nexus 3500 Platform Switches VendorCisco Affected before 7.0(3)I7(4) Fixed in 7.0(3)I7(4) Patch available CNA
  • Nexus 2000, 5500, 5600, and 6000 Series Switches VendorCisco Affected before 7.3(4)N1(1) Fixed in 7.3(4)N1(1) Patch available CNA
  • Nexus 9000 Series Switches in Standalone NX-OS Mode VendorCisco Affected before 7.0(3)I4(9); before 7.0(3)I7(4) Fixed in 7.0(3)I4(9), 7.0(3)I7(4) Patch available CNA
  • Nexus 7000 and 7700 Series Switches VendorCisco Affected before 7.3(3)D1(1); before 8.2(3) Fixed in 7.3(3)D1(1), 8.2(3) Patch available CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 16

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*8.2 to before 8.3\(2\)VulnerableCisco
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:mds_9000:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*not specified by NVDRunning onCisco
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*7.3 to before 8.1\(1b\); 7.0\(3\)i5 to before 7.0\(3\)i7\(4\)VulnerableCisco
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:nexus_3000:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*not specified by NVDRunning onCisco
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*before 7.0\(3\)i4\(9\); 7.0\(3\) to before 7.0\(3\)i7\(4\)VulnerableCisco
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:nexus_3500:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*not specified by NVDRunning onCisco
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*7.3 to before 7.3\(4\)n1\(1\)VulnerableCisco
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:nexus_2000:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*not specified by NVDRunning onCisco
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:nexus_5500:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*not specified by NVDRunning onCisco
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:nexus_5600:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*not specified by NVDRunning onCisco
  • cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.2 to before 8.3\(2\) Vulnerable ·Cisco
  • cpe:2.3:h:cisco:mds_9000:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Cisco
  • cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.3 to before 8.1\(1b\); 7.0\(3\)i5 to before 7.0\(3\)i7\(4\) Vulnerable ·Cisco
  • cpe:2.3:h:cisco:nexus_3000:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Cisco
  • cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 7.0\(3\)i4\(9\); 7.0\(3\) to before 7.0\(3\)i7\(4\) Vulnerable ·Cisco
  • cpe:2.3:h:cisco:nexus_3500:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Cisco
  • cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.3 to before 7.3\(4\)n1\(1\) Vulnerable ·Cisco
  • cpe:2.3:h:cisco:nexus_2000:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Cisco
  • cpe:2.3:h:cisco:nexus_5500:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Cisco
  • cpe:2.3:h:cisco:nexus_5600:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Cisco
Show 6 more CPE
CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:nexus_6000:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*not specified by NVDRunning onCisco
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*8.3 to before 8.3\(2\)VulnerableCisco
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:nexus_7000:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*not specified by NVDRunning onCisco
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:nexus_7700:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*not specified by NVDRunning onCisco
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*8.0 to before 8.2\(3\); 7.2 to before 7.3\(3\)d1\(1\); before 7.3\(3\)i4\(9\)VulnerableCisco
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:nexus_9000:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*not specified by NVDRunning onCisco
  • cpe:2.3:h:cisco:nexus_6000:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Cisco
  • cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.3 to before 8.3\(2\) Vulnerable ·Cisco
  • cpe:2.3:h:cisco:nexus_7000:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Cisco
  • cpe:2.3:h:cisco:nexus_7700:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Cisco
  • cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.0 to before 8.2\(3\); 7.2 to before 7.3\(3\)d1\(1\); before 7.3\(3\)i4\(9\) Vulnerable ·Cisco
  • cpe:2.3:h:cisco:nexus_9000:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Cisco

Remediation

  • Fix · CNA MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Switches (Cisco) Fixed in 8.1(1b), 8.2(3)
  • Fix · CNA Nexus 3000 Series Switches (Cisco) Fixed in 7.0(3)I4(9), 7.0(3)I7(4)
  • Fix · CNA Nexus 3500 Platform Switches (Cisco) Fixed in 7.0(3)I7(4)
  • Fix · CNA Nexus 2000, 5500, 5600, and 6000 Series Switches (Cisco) Fixed in 7.3(4)N1(1)
  • Fix · CNA Nexus 9000 Series Switches in Standalone NX-OS Mode (Cisco) Fixed in 7.0(3)I4(9), 7.0(3)I7(4)
  • Fix · CNA Nexus 7000 and 7700 Series Switches (Cisco) Fixed in 7.3(3)D1(1), 8.2(3)

Fixed in the same release

Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.

  • Release ·

    Cisco Nexus 3500 Platform Switches 7.0(3)I7(4)

    3 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 1 MEDIUM, 2 LOW

    Other records, highest priority first

    • TI-2019-01239 Cisco NX-OS Software CLI Command Injection Vulnerability (CVE-2019-1612)Priority LOW 30
    • TI-2019-01237 Cisco NX-OS Software CLI Command Injection Vulnerability (CVE-2019-1610)Priority LOW 30
    Show all 3 records →
  • Release ·

    Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches, Nexus 9000 Series Switches in Standalone NX-OS Mode 7.0(3)I4(9), 7.0(3)I7(4)

    3 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 2 MEDIUM, 1 LOW

    Other records, highest priority first

    • TI-2019-01243 Cisco NX-OS Software Cisco Fabric Services Denial of Service VulnerabilityPriority MEDIUM 48
    • TI-2019-01239 Cisco NX-OS Software CLI Command Injection Vulnerability (CVE-2019-1612)Priority LOW 30
    Show all 3 records →

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2019-1614
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-hq92-fm59-p6hc

References

Advisory 1

  • TI-2023-23979 The HTTP/2 protocol allows a denial of service (server resource consumption) because… KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 7.5
  • TI-2024-13332 Cisco NX-OS Software CLI Command Injection Vulnerability KEVCVSS 3.1MEDIUM 6.7
  • TI-2018-00260 Improper input validation in Cisco NX-OS unknown CVSS 3.0CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2019-01226 Cisco NX-OS Software Netstack Denial of Service Vulnerability CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.6
  • TI-2022-05183 Cisco NX-OS Software Cisco Fabric Services Over IP Denial of Service Vulnerability CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.6
  • TI-2022-05182 Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches Bidirectional Forwarding Detection Denial of Service Vulnerability CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.6
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Sources

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