Vulnerability identifier: #VU14549

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0464

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco Data Center Network Manager
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to conduct path traversal attack on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of user requests within the management interface. A remote attacker can send malicious requests containing directory traversal character sequences within the management interface and view or create arbitrary files on the targeted system.

Mitigation
Update to version 11.0(1).

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Data Center Network Manager: 7.3.0 ZN.0.99 - 11.0.0.759 S0

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180828-dcnm-travers...

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.