CVE-2020-3380: Cisco Data Center Network Manager Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Thu Jul 16 2020(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to root and execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient restrictions during the execution of an affected CLI command. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating as the fmserver user and submitting malicious input to a specific command. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to elevate privileges to root and execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Data Center Network Manager | <11.4\(1\) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-3380?
CVE-2020-3380 is a vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) that allows an authenticated attacker to elevate privileges and execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system.
How does CVE-2020-3380 affect Cisco Data Center Network Manager?
CVE-2020-3380 affects Cisco Data Center Network Manager versions up to and exclusive to 11.4(1).
What is the severity of CVE-2020-3380?
The severity of CVE-2020-3380 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can an authenticated attacker exploit CVE-2020-3380?
An attacker with valid credentials can exploit CVE-2020-3380 by executing arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-3380?
More information about CVE-2020-3380 can be found in the [Cisco Security Advisory](https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-dcnm-privescal-zxfCH7Dg).
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