First published: Wed Jun 26 2019(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary actions with administrative privileges on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to improper session management on affected DCNM software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to the affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain administrative access on the affected device. 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-20190626-dcnm-bypass
Credit: the independent security researcher Pedro Ribeiro to the iDefense Vulnerability Contributor Program.
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) |
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The severity of cisco-sa-20190626-dcnm-bypass is considered high due to the potential for unauthenticated remote access and execution of arbitrary actions.
To fix cisco-sa-20190626-dcnm-bypass, you should apply the security patch or update provided by Cisco for affected versions of Data Center Network Manager.
Organizations using Cisco Data Center Network Manager are affected by cisco-sa-20190626-dcnm-bypass.
An attacker can execute arbitrary actions with administrative privileges on devices affected by cisco-sa-20190626-dcnm-bypass.
Yes, cisco-sa-20190626-dcnm-bypass is remotely exploitable by an unauthenticated attacker.