CVE-2020-3521

Cisco Data Center Network Manager Read File Path Traversal Vulnerability

Description

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.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.21%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco Data Center Network Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-dcnm-file-path-6PKONjHe vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3521?
CVE-2020-3521 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-3521?
To fix CVE-2020-3521, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-3521 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-3521 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-3521?
CVE-2020-3521 affects Cisco Cisco Data Center Network Manager.
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