CVE-2020-3586CWE-78

Cisco DNA Spaces Connector Command Injection Vulnerability

Critical · published November 18, 2020

CVSS v3.1
9.4
EPSS
2%
Percentile
84.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty HTTP request is all it takes to exploit this Cisco vulnerability! An unauthenticated attacker can send specially crafted requests to execute arbitrary commands on affected devices. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can order off the menu without checking in—if the kitchen never verifies what's on the order slip, a mischievous diner could ask for something wildly inappropriate! This vulnerability could be absolutely devastating! An attacker could manipulate the web-based management interface, potentially changing critical settings or even crashing the application, leading to significant downtime or data integrity issues. Imagine the chaos if a hacker took control of the restaurant's menu and turned it into a buffet of bad choices!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can order off the menu without checking in—if the kitchen never verifies what's on the order slip, a mischievous diner could ask for something wildly inappropriate! CVE-2020-3586 arises from insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the web management interface of Cisco DNA Spaces Connector. This flaw allows attackers to craft HTTP requests that the system accepts, executing arbitrary commands with the privileges of the web management application, which runs as a restricted user.

What to do

This vulnerability could be absolutely devastating! An attacker could manipulate the web-based management interface, potentially changing critical settings or even crashing the application, leading to significant downtime or data integrity issues. Imagine the chaos if a hacker took control of the restaurant's menu and turned it into a buffet of bad choices! Immediate patching is essential! Update your Cisco DNA Spaces Connector to the latest version where this vulnerability is fixed. Additionally, ensure access controls are enforced to limit exposure to the management interface. Regular audits can help spot any unauthorized changes. You've got this! Follow these steps to lock it down and keep your systems safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.4 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02480 · 84.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2020-11-18T17:41Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 NOV 17:41Z
    Cisco DNA Spaces Connector Command Injection Vulnerability
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