First published: Wed Feb 19 2020(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the REST API endpoint of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges on the application. The vulnerability is due to insufficient access control validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating with a low-privilege account and sending a crafted request to the API. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to interact with the API with administrative privileges. 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-20200219-dcnm-priv-esc
Credit: Sven Krewitt Risk Based Security
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-20200219-dcnm-priv-esc is considered high due to potential privilege escalation vulnerabilities.
To fix cisco-sa-20200219-dcnm-priv-esc, it is recommended to upgrade Cisco Data Center Network Manager to a version that includes the necessary security patches.
Users of Cisco Data Center Network Manager who have the application configured with the REST API feature are impacted by cisco-sa-20200219-dcnm-priv-esc.
An attacker exploiting cisco-sa-20200219-dcnm-priv-esc could gain elevated privileges, allowing unauthorized access to manage the application.
Yes, authentication is required for an attacker to exploit cisco-sa-20200219-dcnm-priv-esc.