CVE-2020-3522 MEDIUM

CVE-2020-3522: Cisco Data Center Network Manager Authorization Bypass Vulnerability

Vendor Cisco
Product Cisco Data Center Network Manager
Weakness CWE-284
Published August 26, 2020
Last update November 13, 2024

CVSS base score

6.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to bypass authorization on an affected device and access sensitive information that is related to the device. The vulnerability exists because the affected software allows users to access resources that are intended for administrators only. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted URL to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to add, delete, and edit certain network configurations in the same manner as a user with administrative privileges.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

August 26, 2020 CVE published
November 13, 2024 Record updated