CVE-2019-15980: Cisco Data Center Network Manager Path Traversal Vulnerabilities
First published: Mon Jan 06 2020(Updated: )
Multiple vulnerabilities in the REST and SOAP API endpoints and the Application Framework feature of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct directory traversal attacks on an affected device. To exploit these vulnerabilities, an attacker would need administrative privileges on the DCNM application. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory. Note: The severity of these vulnerabilities is aggravated by the vulnerabilities described in the Cisco Data Center Network Manager Authentication Bypass Vulnerabilities advisory, published simultaneously with this one.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Data Center Network Manager | <11.3\(1\) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-15980?
CVE-2019-15980 is a vulnerability in the REST and SOAP API endpoints and the Application Framework feature of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) that could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct directory traversal attacks on an affected device.
How severe is CVE-2019-15980?
CVE-2019-15980 has a severity rating of 7.2 (critical).
How does CVE-2019-15980 impact Cisco Data Center Network Manager?
CVE-2019-15980 allows an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct directory traversal attacks on Cisco Data Center Network Manager.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2019-15980?
CVE-2019-15980 affects Cisco Data Center Network Manager versions up to and exclusive of 11.3(1).
How can CVE-2019-15980 be mitigated?
To mitigate CVE-2019-15980, apply the necessary updates provided by Cisco and ensure that proper access controls are in place to restrict unauthorized access to Cisco Data Center Network Manager.
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