CVE-2020-3519: Cisco Data Center Network Manager Path Traversal Vulnerability

Published Aug 26, 2020
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Updated

A vulnerability in a specific REST API method of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a path traversal attack on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input to the API. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to the API. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the affected device.

Affected Software

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

Event History

Aug 26, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-3519?

CVE-2020-3519 is a vulnerability in Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) Software that allows an authenticated remote attacker to conduct a path traversal attack on an affected device.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3519?

The severity of CVE-2020-3519 is high with a CVSS score of 8.1.

3

How does CVE-2020-3519 work?

CVE-2020-3519 is caused by insufficient validation of user-supplied input to a specific REST API method, allowing a path traversal attack.

4

Which version of Cisco Data Center Network Manager is affected by CVE-2020-3519?

Cisco Data Center Network Manager versions up to 11.4(1) are affected by CVE-2020-3519.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-3519?

To fix CVE-2020-3519, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of Cisco Data Center Network Manager that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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