CVE-2021-1286: Cisco Data Center Network Manager Vulnerabilities

Published Jan 20, 2021
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Updated

Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) could allow a remote attacker with network-operator privileges to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack or a reflected file download (RFD) attack against a user of the interface. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Data Center Network Manager<11.5\(1\)

Event History

Jan 20, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-1286?

CVE-2021-1286 refers to multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM).

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1286?

CVE-2021-1286 has a severity level of medium.

3

What are the affected software versions for CVE-2021-1286?

The affected software version for CVE-2021-1286 is up to and excluding 11.5(1) of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM).

4

What are the CWE IDs for CVE-2021-1286?

The CWE IDs for CVE-2021-1286 are CWE-79 (Cross-Site Scripting) and CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation).

5

How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2021-1286?

A remote attacker with network-operator privileges can exploit CVE-2021-1286 to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack or a reflected file download (RFD) attack against users of the affected interface.

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