CVE-2020-3538

Cisco Data Center Network Manager Path Traversal Vulnerability

Description

A vulnerability in a certain REST API endpoint of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform a path traversal attack on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient path restriction enforcement. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to overwrite or list arbitrary files on the affected device.Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.

Category

4.6
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Affected: Cisco Cisco Data Center Network Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-dcnm-pa-trav-bMdfSTTq
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-esa-tls-dos-xW53TBhb
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-dcnm-authbypass-YVJzqgk2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3538?
CVE-2020-3538 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-3538?
To fix CVE-2020-3538, 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-2020-3538 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-3538 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-2020-3538?
CVE-2020-3538 affects Cisco Cisco Data Center Network Manager.
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