Data Center Analytics FrameworkApplication · Cisco
CVE-2019-16015
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedA vulnerability in the web-based management interface of the Cisco Data Center Analytics Framework application could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the interface of an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based management interface of the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user of the interface to click a malicious link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the interface or allow the attacker to access sensitive, browser-based information on the affected system.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · high confidenceA reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Cisco Data Center Analytics Framework's web-based management interface allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts via insufficiently validated user-supplied input. The attack requires social engineering to trick users into clicking crafted links.
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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data
Data Center Analytics FrameworkApplication
< 8.3.7.5.4CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Scope
- Changed
- Confidentiality
- Low
- Integrity
- Low
- Availability
- None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify Cisco Data Center Analytics Framework installation and versionUse the Cisco CLI to check the installed version, typically via 'show version' or 'show module' commands depending on the deployment model. Alternatively, check the package/bundle name if installed as a virtual appliance.Affected if The installed version is lower than 8.3.7.5.4
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Confirm the web-based management interface is enabledCheck the DCAF configuration to determine if the web-based management interface (typically accessible via HTTPS on ports 443 or 8443) is enabled and accessible. Use 'show running-config' or similar commands to review interface bindings.Affected if The web management interface is enabled and reachable from the network where the attack would be launched
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Determine if the interface is exposed to untrusted networksReview network ACLs, firewall rules, or interface bindings to determine whether the web management interface is accessible from untrusted networks (such as the internet) or only from trusted management networks.Affected if The interface is exposed to untrusted users or networks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to send crafted requests
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Review access logs for suspicious URL patternsExamine web server access logs for the management interface for unusual or malformed URL parameters that may indicate XSS probing attempts. Look for patterns like <script> tags or event handlers in query strings.Affected if Evidence of exploitation attempts exists in logs, indicating active targeting
The environment is affected if the web management interface is enabled, exposed to untrusted users, and the installed Cisco Data Center Analytics Framework version is below 8.3.7.5.4.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
From vendor data8.3.7.5.4
Apply the vendor patch from Cisco; until then, implement URL parameter filtering at the edge and train users to avoid clicking untrusted links. Consider disabling the web management interface if not required.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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