Improper input validation in Cisco Data Center Network Manager
CVE-2020-3521
A vulnerability in a specific REST API of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct directory traversal attacks on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input to the API. An attacker with a low-privileged account could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to the API. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read arbitrary files on the affected system.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.018 (76.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- psirt@cisco.com (x_refsource_CISCO, vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-3521?
- CVE-2020-3521 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Data Center Network Manager, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2020-08-26.
- How severe is CVE-2020-3521?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.