Vulnerability identifier: #VU50062
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-295
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Cisco Data Center Network Manager
Server applications /
Remote management servers, RDP, SSH
Vendor:
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to modify a specific API request that is used to verify a user's authentication token.
The vulnerability exists due to a lack of validation of the SSL certificate used when establishing a connection to the Device Manager application. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and alter a specific API request.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-dcnm-cert-check-BdZZV9T3
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.