Auth bypass in Cisco Data Center Network Manager
CVE-2024-20438
A vulnerability in the REST API endpoints of Cisco NDFC could allow an authenticated, low-privileged, remote attacker to read or write files on an affected device. This vulnerability exists because of missing authorization controls on some REST API endpoints. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted API requests to an affected endpoint. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to perform limited network-admin functions such as reading device configuration information, uploading files, and modifying uploaded files. Note: This vulnerability only affects a subset of REST API endpoints and does not affect the web-based management interface.
EPSS: 0.004 (29.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
Affected products
- Cisco Data Center Network Manager — versions 12.1(1), 12.0.1a, 12.0.2d
- Cisco Nexus_dashboard
- Cisco Nexus_dashboard_fabric_controller
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- psirt@cisco.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-20438?
- CVE-2024-20438 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Data Center Network Manager, classified under Protection Mechanism Failure. CVSS score: 6.3/10. Published 2024-10-02.
- How severe is CVE-2024-20438?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.3 out of 10.