Vulnerability identifier: #VU23989

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-15981

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 SOAP API within the SOAP storeConfigToFS endpoint of the "WebAnalysisWSService/WebAnalysisWS" path in the service. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Data Center Network Manager: All versions

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20200102-dcnm-path-trav
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-009/

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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.