CVE-2019-15984 Cisco Data Center Network Manager SQL Injection Vulnerabilities

High 7.2 Published Updated

Authenticated administrators can execute arbitrary SQL commands via REST and SOAP APIs in Cisco Data Center Network Manager.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-15984?

CVE-2019-15984 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Cisco Data Center Network Manager, published on 6 Jan 2020. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple vulnerabilities in the REST and SOAP API endpoints of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands on an affected device. To exploit these vulnerabilities, an attacker would need administrative privileges on the DCNM application. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory. Note: The severity of these vulnerabilities is aggravated by the vulnerabilities described in the Cisco Data Center Network Manager Authentication Bypass Vulnerabilities advisory, published simultaneously with this one.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-15984?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Data Center Network Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15984?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-15984 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2019-15984 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-15984 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Cisco Data Center Network Manager vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qcf5-882h-xj7h.

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