CVE-2024-20441: cisco cisco data center network manager Improper Authorization

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2024-20441 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Improper Authorization vulnerability in cisco cisco data center network manager. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 40.9% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 02-10-2024
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 02-10-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability in a specific REST API endpoint of Cisco NDFC could allow an authenticated, low-privileged, remote attacker to learn sensitive information on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient authorization controls on the affected REST API endpoint. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted API requests to the affected endpoint. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to download config only or full backup files and learn sensitive configuration information. This vulnerability only affects a specific REST API endpoint and does not affect the web-based management interface.

• CWE-285Improper AuthorizationThe product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.