CVE-2019-15975

Name: CVE-2019-15975
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-06T08:15:10.723+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 85.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-15975 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple vulnerabilities in the authentication mechanisms of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary actions with administrative privileges on an affected device. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.. EPSS estimates a 85.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities in the authentication mechanisms of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary actions with administrative privileges on an affected device. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

85.65%

99.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Data Center Network Manager	< 11.3\(1\)

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156238/Cisco-Data-Center-Network-Manager-11.2-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20200102-dcnm-auth-bypassVendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156238/Cisco-Data-Center-Network-Manager-11.2-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20200102-dcnm-auth-bypassVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 6, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-15975?

How severe is CVE-2019-15975?

CVE-2019-15975 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 85.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15975?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST