CVE-2021-1247 Cisco Data Center Network Manager SQL Injection Vulnerabilities

High 8.8 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via REST API endpoints in Cisco Data Center Network Manager.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-1247?

CVE-2021-1247 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Cisco Data Center Network Manager, published on 20 Jan 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple vulnerabilities in certain REST API endpoints of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands on an affected device. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-1247?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Data Center Network Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2021-1247?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-1247 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-2021-1247 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-1247 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Cisco Data Center Network Manager vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f5hw-7588-79hg.

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