ID:5779 - Exploit for OS Command Injection in Cisco Data Center Network Manager - CVE-2019-15978

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:5779 - Exploit for OS Command Injection in Cisco Data Center Network Manager - CVE-2019-15978

ID:5779 - Exploit for OS Command Injection in Cisco Data Center Network Manager - CVE-2019-15978

Published: June 17, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU23970
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-15978
CWE-ID: CWE-78
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Cisco Data Center Network Manager

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists in the REST API due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when the processing of requests to the fabrics endpoint in the "createLanFabric" component. A remote administrator can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target device.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.