Description
A vulnerability in Cisco Data Center Network Manager software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct directory traversal attacks and gain access to sensitive files on the targeted system. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of user requests within the management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending malicious requests containing directory traversal character sequences within the management interface. An exploit could allow the attacker to view or create arbitrary files on the targeted system.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Cisco Data Center Network Manager | n/a |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105159Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041585Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180828-dcnm-traversalVendor Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-20Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105159Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041585Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180828-dcnm-traversalVendor Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-20Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Oct 5, 2018
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified