CVE-2020-27130: Cisco Security Manager Path Traversal Vulnerability

Published Nov 17, 2020
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Updated

A vulnerability in Cisco Security Manager could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of directory traversal character sequences within requests to an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to the affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to download arbitrary files from the affected device.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Security Manager<=4.21

Event History

Nov 17, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:10 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:10 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-27130?

The severity of CVE-2020-27130 is classified as high due to its potential for unauthorized access to sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-27130?

To fix CVE-2020-27130, upgrade Cisco Security Manager to version 4.22 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2020-27130?

CVE-2020-27130 affects users of Cisco Security Manager versions up to and including 4.21.

4

What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2020-27130?

CVE-2020-27130 can be exploited by unauthenticated remote attackers who manipulate directory traversal sequences in requests.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-27130?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2020-27130, and upgrading the software is the recommended action.

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