First published: Wed Jan 20 2021(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the session validation feature of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass access controls and conduct a server-side request forgery (SSRF) attack on a targeted system. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of parameters in a specific HTTP request by an attacker. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to an authenticated user of the DCNM web application. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass access controls and gain unauthorized access to the Device Manager application, which provides access to network devices managed by the system. 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-ssrf-F2vX6q5p
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-dcnm-ssrf-F2vX6q5p is high due to its potential for unauthorized access and server-side request forgery.
To fix cisco-sa-dcnm-ssrf-F2vX6q5p, you should apply the latest security patches provided by Cisco for the Data Center Network Manager.
Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) users are affected by cisco-sa-dcnm-ssrf-F2vX6q5p.
cisco-sa-dcnm-ssrf-F2vX6q5p can lead to a server-side request forgery (SSRF) attack.
No authentication is required to exploit cisco-sa-dcnm-ssrf-F2vX6q5p, making it particularly dangerous.