CVE-2019-15980 : What You Need to Know

Cisco Data Center Network Manager Path Traversal Vulnerabilities were published on January 2, 2020, affecting Cisco's Data Center Network Manager application.

Understanding CVE-2019-15980

This CVE involves vulnerabilities in the REST and SOAP API endpoints and the Application Framework feature of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM), allowing an authenticated attacker to conduct directory traversal attacks.

What is CVE-2019-15980?

An attacker with administrative privileges on the DCNM application can exploit vulnerabilities in the REST and SOAP API endpoints and the Application Framework feature.
These vulnerabilities enable the attacker to perform directory traversal attacks on the affected device.

The Impact of CVE-2019-15980

CVSS v3.0 Base Score: 7.2 (High Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability Impact: High
Privileges Required: High

Technical Details of CVE-2019-15980

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Multiple vulnerabilities in the REST and SOAP API endpoints and the Application Framework feature of Cisco DCNM.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Cisco Data Center Network Manager
Vendor: Cisco
Affected Version: Unspecified

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker needs administrative privileges on the DCNM application to exploit the vulnerabilities.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent exploitation of CVE-2019-15980.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-provided patches and updates promptly.
Monitor Cisco's security advisories for any further updates.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict administrative access.
Regularly review and update access controls and configurations.

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for and apply security patches released by Cisco.