How severe is CVE-2019-15975?

CVE-2019-15975 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-15975 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 86% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-15975?

CVE-2019-15975 affects Cisco Data Center Network Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15975?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-15975 published?

CVE-2019-15975 was published on 2020-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-15975

CVE-2019-15975 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Data Center Network Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 86% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 86% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Cisco Data Center Network Manager
Published: 2020-01-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities in the authentication mechanisms 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. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-15975?: Multiple vulnerabilities in the authentication mechanisms 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. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.
How severe is CVE-2019-15975?: CVE-2019-15975 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-15975 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 86% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-15975?: CVE-2019-15975 affects Cisco Data Center Network Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15975?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-15975 published?: CVE-2019-15975 was published on 2020-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:data_center_network_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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