CVE-2020-3382 Cisco Data Center Network Manager Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Critical 9.8 Published 31 Jul 2020 Updated 13 Nov 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can bypass authentication and execute arbitrary administrative actions via the REST API due to a shared static encryption key.

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

What is CVE-2020-3382?

CVE-2020-3382 is a critical vulnerability in Cisco Data Center Network Manager, published on 31 Jul 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability in the REST API 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. The vulnerability exists because different installations share a static encryption key. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using the static key to craft a valid session token. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to perform arbitrary actions through the REST API with administrative privileges.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-3382?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Data Center Network Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2020-3382?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-3382 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-3382 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-3382 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-xgr2-w47g-6j54.