CVE-2021-1257: Cisco DNA Center Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability

Published Jan 20, 2021
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Updated

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco DNA Center Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack to manipulate an authenticated user into executing malicious actions without their awareness or consent. The vulnerability is due to insufficient CSRF protections for the web-based management interface of an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a web-based management user to follow a specially crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to perform arbitrary actions on the device with the privileges of the authenticated user. These actions include modifying the device configuration, disconnecting the user's session, and executing Command Runner commands.

Affected Software

14 affected components
Cisco DNA Center<2.1.1.0
McAfee Agent Linux<5.7.6
McAfee Agent Macos<5.7.6
McAfee Agent Windows<5.7.6
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Cisco Catalyst Center<2.1.1.0
All of the following
Any of the following
McAfee Agent Linux<5.7.6
McAfee Agent Macos<5.7.6
McAfee Agent Windows<5.7.6
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jan 20, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:57 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-1257?

CVE-2021-1257 is a vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco DNA Center Software that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a CSRF attack.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-1257?

CVE-2021-1257 has a severity score of 8.8, which is considered high.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-1257?

Cisco DNA Center Software up to version 2.1.1.0 is affected by CVE-2021-1257.

4

Is Mcafee Agent affected by CVE-2021-1257?

Yes, Mcafee Agent up to version 5.7.6 on Linux, MacOS, and Windows is affected by CVE-2021-1257.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-1257?

It is recommended to upgrade to a fixed version of Cisco DNA Center Software (2.1.1.1 or later) and Mcafee Agent (5.7.7 or later) to fix CVE-2021-1257.

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