Cisco’s APIC Vulnerability: Are Your Port-Mgmt Permissions Leaving the Door Wide Open?
Cisco APIC vulnerability alert! If restricted security domains and port-mgmt permissions are your thing, you might want to double-check your setup. For the full scoop, see the Fixed Software section of this advisory.

Hot Take:
Looks like Cisco’s APIC just needed a little more TLC than your average office printer. Who knew “port-mgmt” permissions could open a Pandora’s box of cybersecurity headaches?
Key Points:
- Cisco APIC vulnerability related to “port-mgmt” permissions within restricted security domains.
- Determining configuration requires specific CLI commands.
- Both restricted security domains and user “port-mgmt” permissions must be present for vulnerability.
- Fixed software releases are documented in Cisco’s advisory.
- PSIRT validated affected and fixed release information.
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