Vulnerability identifier: #VU25488
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
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 escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient access control validation in the REST API endpoint. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request to the API and interact with the API with administrative privileges.
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-20200219-dcnm-priv-esc
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.