#VU24109 SQL injection in Cisco Data Center Network Manager


Published: 2020-01-08

Vulnerability identifier: #VU24109

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: CVE-2019-15984

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 "searchId" parameter in the "getSanGigEStatListES" method to the "fm/fmrest/SanGigEStat" endpoint. A remote administrator can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.

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-20-043/


Q & A

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.


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