CVE-2021-1276: Cisco Data Center Network Manager Certificate Validation Vulnerabilities
Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) could allow an attacker to spoof a trusted host or construct a man-in-the-middle attack to extract sensitive information or alter certain API requests. These vulnerabilities are due to insufficient certificate validation when establishing HTTPS requests with the affected device. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) vulnerability is CVE-2021-1276.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-1276?
The severity of CVE-2021-1276 is high with a CVSS score of 6.5.
What is the affected software for CVE-2021-1276?
The affected software for CVE-2021-1276 is Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) version up to 11.5(1).
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-1276?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-1276 by spoofing a trusted host or conducting a man-in-the-middle attack to extract sensitive information or alter certain API requests.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-1276?
Yes, Cisco has released a security advisory with the necessary updates to address the vulnerabilities. Please refer to the provided reference for more information.