CVE-2020-3140: Cisco Prime License Manager Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Jul 16, 2020
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Updated

A vulnerability in the web management interface of Cisco Prime License Manager (PLM) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user input on the web management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a malicious request to an affected system. An exploit could allow the attacker to gain administrative-level privileges on the system. The attacker needs a valid username to exploit this vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cisco Prime License Manager<=10.5\(2\)su9
Cisco Prime License Manager>=11.0<=11.5\(1\)su6

Event History

Jul 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-3140?

CVE-2020-3140 is a vulnerability in the web management interface of Cisco Prime License Manager (PLM) Software that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to an affected device.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-3140?

CVE-2020-3140 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

3

How does CVE-2020-3140 impact Cisco Prime License Manager (PLM) Software?

CVE-2020-3140 affects Cisco Prime License Manager (PLM) Software versions 10.5(2)su9 to 11.5(1)su6.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2020-3140?

CVE-2020-3140 is associated with CWE-863 and CWE-255.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-3140?

To fix CVE-2020-3140, it is recommended to apply the necessary security patches provided by Cisco.

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