CVE-2019-1620

Name: CVE-2019-1620
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-06-27T03:15:09.48+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 83.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-1620 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to upload arbitrary files on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to incorrect permission settings in affected DCNM software. EPSS estimates a 83.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to upload arbitrary files on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to incorrect permission settings in affected DCNM software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading specially crafted data to the affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to write arbitrary files on the filesystem and execute code with root privileges on the affected device.

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

83.78%

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	11.0\(1\)

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153546/Cisco-Data-Center-Network-Manager-11.1-1-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154304/Cisco-Data-Center-Network-Manager-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jul/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108906Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Jul/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190626-dcnm-codexVendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153546/Cisco-Data-Center-Network-Manager-11.1-1-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154304/Cisco-Data-Center-Network-Manager-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jul/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108906Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Jul/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190626-dcnm-codexVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 27, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-1620?

How severe is CVE-2019-1620?

CVE-2019-1620 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 83.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1620?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-1620?

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Source: NVD / NIST