cisco-sa-dcnm-sql-inject-8hk6PwmF: Cisco Data Center Network Manager SQL Injection Vulnerability

Published Jul 29, 2020
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Updated

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct SQL injection attacks on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of user-submitted parameters. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the application and sending malicious requests to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain and modify sensitive information that is stored in the underlying database. 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-dcnm-sql-inject-8hk6PwmF

Credit

Suchakra Sharma(ShiftLeft), Niko Schmidt(ShiftLeft), (ShiftLeft), Niklas Jacob(ShiftLeft)

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Data Center Network Manager

Event History

Jul 29, 2020
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-dcnm-sql-inject-8hk6PwmF?

The severity of cisco-sa-dcnm-sql-inject-8hk6PwmF is high due to its potential for exploitation via SQL injection.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-dcnm-sql-inject-8hk6PwmF?

To fix cisco-sa-dcnm-sql-inject-8hk6PwmF, update your Cisco Data Center Network Manager to the latest version as recommended in the security advisory.

3

What type of attacks can cisco-sa-dcnm-sql-inject-8hk6PwmF enable?

cisco-sa-dcnm-sql-inject-8hk6PwmF can enable authenticated remote attackers to execute SQL injection attacks.

4

Who is affected by cisco-sa-dcnm-sql-inject-8hk6PwmF?

Organizations using Cisco Data Center Network Manager are affected by cisco-sa-dcnm-sql-inject-8hk6PwmF.

5

What causes cisco-sa-dcnm-sql-inject-8hk6PwmF?

cisco-sa-dcnm-sql-inject-8hk6PwmF is caused by improper validation of user-submitted parameters in the management interface.

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