CVE-2020-3522— Cisco Data Center Network Manager Authorization Bypass Vulnerability
Quick assessment
Affected
Cisco Cisco Data Center Network Manager
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
Cisco Data Center Network Manager（DCNM）是美国思科（Cisco）公司的一套数据中心管理系统。该系统适用于Cisco Nexus和MDS系列交换机，提供存储可视化、配置和故障排除等功能。 Cisco DCNM 11.4(1)之前版本中的Web管理接口存在访问控制错误漏洞，该漏洞源于程序没有限制只有管理员才可访问到的资源。远程攻击者可借助特制的URL利用该漏洞绕过授权并访问敏感信息。
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2020-3522
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Cisco Data Center Network Manager Authorization Bypass Vulnerability
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
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.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
访问控制不恰当
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Cisco Data Center Network Manager Web管理接口访问控制错误漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Cisco Data Center Network Manager（DCNM）是美国思科（Cisco）公司的一套数据中心管理系统。该系统适用于Cisco Nexus和MDS系列交换机，提供存储可视化、配置和故障排除等功能。 Cisco DCNM 11.4(1)之前版本中的Web管理接口存在访问控制错误漏洞，该漏洞源于程序没有限制只有管理员才可访问到的资源。远程攻击者可借助特制的URL利用该漏洞绕过授权并访问敏感信息。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
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| Cisco | Cisco Data Center Network Manager | n/a | - |
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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2020-3522 (1)
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https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-dcnm-auth-bypass-MYeFpFcF vendor-advisory x_refsource_CISCO
Same Patch Batch · Cisco · 2020-08-26 · 22 CVEs total
| CVE-2020-3507 | 8.8 HIGH | Cisco Video Surveillance 8000 Series IP Cameras Cisco Discovery Protocol Remote Code Execu |
| CVE-2020-3506 | 8.8 HIGH | Cisco Video Surveillance 8000 Series IP Cameras Cisco Discovery Protocol Remote Code Execu |
| CVE-2020-3443 | 8.8 HIGH | Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem Privilege Escalation Vulnerability |
| CVE-2020-3523 | 6.5 MEDIUM | Cisco Data Center Network Manager Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability |
| CVE-2020-3518 | 6.5 MEDIUM | Cisco Data Center Network Manager Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability |
| CVE-2020-3505 | 6.5 MEDIUM | Cisco Video Surveillance 8000 Series IP Cameras Cisco Discovery Protocol Memory Leak Vulne |
| CVE-2020-3485 | 6.3 MEDIUM | Cisco Vision Dynamic Signage Director Role-Based Access Control Vulnerability |
| CVE-2020-3491 | 5.5 MEDIUM | Cisco Vision Dynamic Signage Director Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability |
| CVE-2020-3520 | 5.5 MEDIUM | Cisco Data Center Network Manager Information Disclosure Vulnerability |
| CVE-2020-3484 | 5.3 MEDIUM | Cisco Vision Dynamic Signage Director Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerabi |
| CVE-2020-3521 | 5.3 MEDIUM | Cisco Data Center Network Manager Read File Path Traversal Vulnerability |
| CVE-2020-3490 | 4.9 MEDIUM | Cisco Vision Dynamic Signage Director Path Traversal Vulnerability |
| CVE-2020-3466 | Cisco DNA Center Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities | |
| CVE-2020-3151 | Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences Restricted Shell Escape Vulnerability | |
| CVE-2020-3496 | Cisco Small Business Smart and Managed Switches Denial of Service Vulnerability | |
| CVE-2020-3446 | Cisco vWAAS for Cisco ENCS 5400-W Series and CSP 5000-W Series Default Credentials Vulnera | |
| CVE-2020-3440 | Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop App for Windows Arbitrary File Overwrite Vulnerability | |
| CVE-2020-3439 | Cisco Data Center Network Manager Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability | |
| CVE-2020-3389 | Cisco Hyperflex HX-Series Software Weak Storage Vulnerability | |
| CVE-2020-3519 | Cisco Data Center Network Manager Path Traversal Vulnerability |
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