Vulnerability identifier: #VU23978
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
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 attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists in the REST API within the "fm/fmrest/dbadmin/saveLicenseFileToServer" path in the service. A remote administrator can send a specially crafted HTTP request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Cisco Data Center Network Manager: All versions
External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20200102-dcnm-path-trav
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-004/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.