CVE-2019-1621

Name: CVE-2019-1621
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-06-27T03:15:09.51+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 29.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-1621 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 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 gain access to sensitive files on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to incorrect permissions settings on affected DCNM software. EPSS estimates a 29.82% 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 gain access to sensitive files on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to incorrect permissions settings on affected DCNM software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by connecting to the web-based management interface of an affected device and requesting specific URLs. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to download arbitrary files from the underlying filesystem of the affected device.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

29.82%

98.0th 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://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jul/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108904Third 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-file-dwnldVendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153546/Cisco-Data-Center-Network-Manager-11.1-1-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jul/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108904Third 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-file-dwnldVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-1621?

How severe is CVE-2019-1621?

CVE-2019-1621 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 29.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1621?

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-2019-1621?

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Source: NVD / NIST