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CVE-2020-3462

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.74%

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CVE-2020-3462 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct SQL injection attacks on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of user-submitted parameters. EPSS estimates a 0.74% 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 authenticated, remote attacker to conduct SQL injection attacks on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of user-submitted parameters. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the application and sending malicious requests to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain and modify sensitive information that is stored in the underlying database.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.3/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.74%

50.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CiscoData Center Network Manager< 11.4\(1\)

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-3462?
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct SQL injection attacks on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of user-submitted parameters. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the application and sending malicious requests to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain and modify sensitive information that is stored in the underlying database.
How severe is CVE-2020-3462?
CVE-2020-3462 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-3462?
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