CVE-2020-3112

Name: CVE-2020-3112
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-19T20:15:14.69+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-3112 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the REST API endpoint of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges on the application. The vulnerability is due to insufficient access control validation. EPSS estimates a 1.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the REST API endpoint of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges on the application. The vulnerability is due to insufficient access control validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating with a low-privilege account and sending a crafted request to the API. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to interact with the API with administrative privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.45%

70.1th 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

Timeline

Published: Feb 19, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-3112?

How severe is CVE-2020-3112?

CVE-2020-3112 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-3112?

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Source: NVD / NIST