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 is due to insufficient input validation by the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by inserting malicious data into a specific data field in the interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected 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-stored-w4rJZJtO
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-stored-w4rJZJtO is classified as high due to potential exploitation leading to unauthorized actions.
To fix cisco-sa-dcnm-xss-stored-w4rJZJtO, update your Cisco Data Center Network Manager software to the latest version provided by Cisco.
cisco-sa-dcnm-xss-stored-w4rJZJtO affects the Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) software.
cisco-sa-dcnm-xss-stored-w4rJZJtO can lead to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks that compromise user sessions.
An authenticated remote attacker can exploit cisco-sa-dcnm-xss-stored-w4rJZJtO to perform the attack.