Auth bypass in Cisco Data Center Network Manager
CVE-2024-20441
A vulnerability in a specific REST API endpoint of Cisco NDFC could allow an authenticated, low-privileged, remote attacker to learn sensitive information on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient authorization controls on the affected REST API endpoint. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted API requests to the affected endpoint. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to download config only or full backup files and learn sensitive configuration information. This vulnerability only affects a specific REST API endpoint and does not affect the web-based management interface.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.7 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.005 (41.3th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 41st percentile — 41.3% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.005 · newest: 0.005 · change: 0.000
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
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-20441?
- CVE-2024-20441 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Data Center Network Manager, classified under Improper Authorization. CVSS score: 5.7/10. Published 2024-10-02.
- How severe is CVE-2024-20441?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.7 out of 10.