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CVE-2019-15975

CriticalPublic exploit

Multiple vulnerabilities in the authentication mechanisms of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary actions with administrative privileges on an affected device.

Published Jan 6, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2019-15975 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Data Center Network Manager (Cisco).
  • It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including Data Center Network Manager 11.3\(1\), Data Center Network Manager n/a.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

9.8

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

96%

Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Multiple vulnerabilities in the authentication mechanisms of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary actions with administrative privileges on an affected device. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Data Center Network ManagerCisco>= unspecified11.3\(1\)

Patched Releases

Data Center Network Manager

11.3\(1\), n/a

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Jan 6, 2020

  2. Last updated

    Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

  • CWE-798 Use of Hard-coded Credentials

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