Vulnerability identifier: #VU23998
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-89
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 execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.
The vulnerability exists in the REST API due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data passed via the "filterStr" parameter in the "getVpcCount" method. A remote administrator can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and gain access to sensitive information on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read data in database.
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-sql-inject
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-108/
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.