Security readout for executives and security teams
Cisco DNA Center had a web framework CORS flaw that could let a remote attacker communicate with its Kong API server after luring a user to a malicious link. The stated risk is sensitive information exfiltration from the API. No active exploitation is reported in the supplied sources. Exposure is limited to organizations running Cisco DNA Center versions covered by Cisco advisory cisco-sa-20180418-dna1. The bundle does not provide exact fixed or affected version ranges beyond Cisco DNA Center, so confirm applicability against Cisco's advisory and local asset inventory. Treat this as a timely validation item for networks using Cisco DNA Center, especially where the platform stores sensitive operational data. Urgency is moderate because exploitation requires user interaction and no active exploitation is cited, but data exposure could still affect network confidentiality. Mitigation focus: Review Cisco advisory cisco-sa-20180418-dna1 for affected releases and vendor-approved fixes.; Identify all Cisco DNA Center deployments and owners.; Apply Cisco-recommended updates or workarounds if your deployment is affected..
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- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180418-dna1CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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