cisco-sa-20181003-dna-unauth-access: Cisco Digital Network Architecture Center Unauthenticated Access Vulnerability

Published Oct 3, 2018
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Updated

A vulnerability in Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) Center could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and have direct unauthorized access to critical management functions. The vulnerability is due to an insecure default configuration of the affected system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by directly connecting to the exposed services. An exploit could allow the attacker to retrieve and modify critical system files.

Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.

This advisory is available at the following link: https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181003-dna-unauth-access

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) Center

Event History

Oct 3, 2018
Advisory Published
04:00 PM
Data Sourced
04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of cisco-sa-20181003-dna-unauth-access?

The severity of cisco-sa-20181003-dna-unauth-access is considered high due to the potential for unauthorized access to critical management functions.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-20181003-dna-unauth-access?

To fix cisco-sa-20181003-dna-unauth-access, ensure that the default configuration is changed to require proper authentication for management functions.

3

Who is affected by cisco-sa-20181003-dna-unauth-access?

Organizations using Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) Center with the insecure default configuration are affected by cisco-sa-20181003-dna-unauth-access.

4

Can cisco-sa-20181003-dna-unauth-access be exploited remotely?

Yes, cisco-sa-20181003-dna-unauth-access can be exploited remotely by unauthenticated attackers due to a configuration vulnerability.

5

What are the potential impacts of cisco-sa-20181003-dna-unauth-access?

The potential impacts of cisco-sa-20181003-dna-unauth-access include unauthorized control and alteration of network management settings.

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