Cisco DNA Center Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability
Description
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco DNA Center Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack to manipulate an authenticated user into executing malicious actions without their awareness or consent. The vulnerability is due to insufficient CSRF protections for the web-based management interface of an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a web-based management user to follow a specially crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to perform arbitrary actions on the device with the privileges of the authenticated user. These actions include modifying the device configuration, disconnecting the user's session, and executing Command Runner commands.
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Cisco DNA Center Software CSRF vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary actions via a crafted link.
Vulnerability
A cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability exists in the web-based management interface of Cisco DNA Center Software. The issue is due to insufficient CSRF protections, allowing an attacker to trick an authenticated user into executing unintended actions. This affects all versions of Cisco DNA Center Software prior to the fixed releases mentioned in the advisory [1].
Exploitation
An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by convincing an authenticated user to follow a specially crafted link. No additional authentication or network access is required, as the attack relies on the victim's active session.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows the attacker to perform arbitrary actions on the device with the privileges of the authenticated user. This includes modifying device configuration, disconnecting the user's session, and executing Command Runner commands, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system.
Mitigation
Cisco has released free software updates to address this vulnerability. Customers are advised to upgrade to the fixed versions as specified in the Cisco Security Advisory [1]. No workarounds are available.
AI Insight generated on May 26, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
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Patches
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References
2- tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-dnac-csrf-dC83cMcVmitrevendor-advisoryx_refsource_CISCO
- kc.mcafee.com/corporate/indexmitrex_refsource_CONFIRM
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