CVE-2020-3386: Cisco Data Center Network Manager Improper Authorization Vulnerability

Published Jul 31, 2020
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Updated

A vulnerability in the REST API endpoint of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with a low-privileged account to bypass authorization on the API of an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient authorization of certain API functions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to the API using low-privileged credentials. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to perform arbitrary actions through the REST API with administrative privileges.

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 of this Cisco Data Center Network Manager vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this Cisco Data Center Network Manager vulnerability is CVE-2020-3386.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2020-3386?

CVE-2020-3386 has a severity level of critical.

3

How does CVE-2020-3386 affect Cisco Data Center Network Manager?

CVE-2020-3386 allows an authenticated, remote attacker with a low-privileged account to bypass authorization on the API of an affected device in Cisco Data Center Network Manager.

4

What is the affected software version of Cisco Data Center Network Manager?

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

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-3386?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-3386 in the Cisco Security Advisory at this link: [Cisco Security Advisory](https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-dcnm-improper-auth-7Krd9TDT)

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