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.
EPSS: 0.005 (38.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
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.
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-2024-20441?
- 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.