First published: Wed Aug 19 2020(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the interface. The vulnerability exists because the web-based management interface does not properly validate user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user to click a crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the interface or access sensitive, browser-based information. 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-xss-5TdMJRB3
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-xss-5TdMJRB3 is considered to be critical due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
To fix cisco-sa-dcnm-xss-5TdMJRB3, ensure that you apply the latest security patches provided by Cisco for the affected Data Center Network Manager software.
Users of the Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) software with access to the web-based management interface are affected by cisco-sa-dcnm-xss-5TdMJRB3.
An attacker can execute a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against users of the Cisco DCNM web interface if cisco-sa-dcnm-xss-5TdMJRB3 is exploited.
Yes, authentication is required to exploit cisco-sa-dcnm-xss-5TdMJRB3, as it targets authenticated users of the web interface.