CVE-2020-3356 Cisco Data Center Network Manager Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Medium 6.1 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can inject malicious scripts into log files, leading to arbitrary code execution or data theft in the Cisco DCNM web interface.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-3356?

CVE-2020-3356 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Cisco Data Center Network Manager, published on 18 Jun 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the interface. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation by the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by interacting with the interface in a way that injects malicious content in a log file. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected interface or access sensitive, browser-based information.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-3356?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Data Center Network Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2020-3356?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-3356 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2020-3356 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-3356 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-f84r-f3q6-hgmv.

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