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CVE-2020-3520

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.29%

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CVE-2020-3520 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to obtain confidential information from an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient protection of confidential information on an affected device. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to obtain confidential information from an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient protection of confidential information on an affected device. An attacker at any privilege level could exploit this vulnerability by accessing local filesystems and extracting sensitive information from them. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view sensitive data, which they could use to elevate their privilege.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.29%

20.4th 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-2020-3520?
A vulnerability in Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to obtain confidential information from an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient protection of confidential information on an affected device. An attacker at any privilege level could exploit this vulnerability by accessing local filesystems and extracting sensitive information from them. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view sensitive data, which they could use to elevate their privilege.
How severe is CVE-2020-3520?
CVE-2020-3520 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-3520?
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