How severe is CVE-2020-3461?

CVE-2020-3461 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-3461 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-3461?

CVE-2020-3461 affects Cisco Data Center Network Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-3461?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-3461 published?

CVE-2020-3461 was published on 2020-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-3461

CVE-2020-3461 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Data Center Network Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Cisco Data Center Network Manager
Published: 2020-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to obtain confidential information from an affected device. The vulnerability is due to missing authentication on a specific part of the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to the interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read confidential information from an affected device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-3461?: A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to obtain confidential information from an affected device. The vulnerability is due to missing authentication on a specific part of the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to the interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read confidential information from an affected device.
How severe is CVE-2020-3461?: CVE-2020-3461 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-3461 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-3461?: CVE-2020-3461 affects Cisco Data Center Network Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-3461?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-3461 published?: CVE-2020-3461 was published on 2020-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-dcnm-info-disclosure-tFX3KerC

Affected products (1)

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

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