#VU49962 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Cisco DNA Center - CVE-2021-1303

Vulnerability identifier: #VU49962

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1303

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco DNA Center
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper enforcement of actions for assigned user roles. A remote authenticated attacker can execute commands to view diagnostic information of the devices that Cisco DNA Center manages.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco DNA Center: before 2.1.2.0

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External links
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-dnac-privesc-6qjA3hVh

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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.