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CVE-2020-3519

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.97%

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CVE-2020-3519 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in a specific REST API method of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a path traversal attack on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input to the API. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in a specific REST API method of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a path traversal attack on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input to the API. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to the API. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the affected device.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.97%

57.4th 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-2020-3519?
A vulnerability in a specific REST API method of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a path traversal attack on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input to the API. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to the API. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the affected device.
How severe is CVE-2020-3519?
CVE-2020-3519 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-3519?
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