What is CVE-2020-3462?

CVE-2020-3462 is a vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) that can allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct SQL injection attacks.

How does CVE-2020-3462 occur?

CVE-2020-3462 occurs due to improper validation of user-submitted parameters in the web-based management interface of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM).

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3462?

The severity of CVE-2020-3462 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.3.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-3462?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-3462 by conducting SQL injection attacks on an affected system through the web-based management interface of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM).

Is there a fix for CVE-2020-3462?

Yes, Cisco has released a security advisory with remediation steps to address CVE-2020-3462. You can find more information at the following link: [Cisco Security Advisory](https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-dcnm-sql-inject-8hk6PwmF)

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CVE-2020-3462

medium

6.5

CWE

31/7/2020

5/8/2020

CVE-2020-3462: SQL Injection

First published: Fri Jul 31 2020(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct SQL injection attacks on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of user-submitted parameters. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the application and sending malicious requests to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain and modify sensitive information that is stored in the underlying database.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco Data Center Network Manager	<11.4\(1\)

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Reference Links

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-dcnm-sql-inject-8hk6PwmF

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-3462?
CVE-2020-3462 is a vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) that can allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct SQL injection attacks.
How does CVE-2020-3462 occur?
CVE-2020-3462 occurs due to improper validation of user-submitted parameters in the web-based management interface of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM).
What is the severity of CVE-2020-3462?
The severity of CVE-2020-3462 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.3.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-3462?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-3462 by conducting SQL injection attacks on an affected system through the web-based management interface of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM).
Is there a fix for CVE-2020-3462?
Yes, Cisco has released a security advisory with remediation steps to address CVE-2020-3462. You can find more information at the following link: [Cisco Security Advisory](https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-dcnm-sql-inject-8hk6PwmF)

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