CVE-2020-3523: Cisco Data Center Network Manager Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Severity: medium (CVSS 5.4 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.6% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2020-08-26 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-79

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the interface. The vulnerability exists because the web-based management interface does not properly validate user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user to click a crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the interface or access sensitive, browser-based information.

Affected products

Cisco Data Center Network Manager: before 11.4\(1\) — fixed in 11.4\(1\)

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Cisco Data Center Network Manager 11.4\(1\). Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

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