CVE-2020-3383: Cisco Data Center Network Manager Path Traversal Vulnerability

Published Jul 31, 2020
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Updated

A vulnerability in the archive utility of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct directory traversal attacks on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to a lack of proper input validation of paths that are embedded within archive files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to write arbitrary files in the system with the privileges of the logged-in user.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Data Center Network Manager<11.4\(1\)

Event History

Jul 31, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-3383.

2

What is the title of the vulnerability?

The title of the vulnerability is 'A vulnerability in the archive utility of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) could allow an au...'

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3383?

The severity of CVE-2020-3383 is critical (8.8).

4

What is the affected software?

The affected software is Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) up to version 11.4(1).

5

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-3383?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-3383 by conducting directory traversal attacks on an affected device.

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