VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2020-3521

CVSS score5.3 MEDIUM
EPSS probability1.79%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2020-08-26
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Description

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

Weakness classification

  • psirt@cisco.com: CWE-20
  • nvd@nist.gov: CWE-20

Primary references