VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2020-3112

CVSS score8.8 HIGH
EPSS probability1.45%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2020-02-19
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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.

Weakness classification

  • psirt@cisco.com: CWE-264
  • nvd@nist.gov: CWE-269

Primary references