Cisco Nexus Dashboard Vulnerability: Sensitive Information at Risk
CVE-2024-20490

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Cisco
Status
Cisco Data Center Network Manager
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Orchestrator
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 October 2024

What is CVE-2024-20490?

A vulnerability exists within the logging function of Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) and Cisco Nexus Dashboard Orchestrator (NDO) that potentially exposes sensitive information, particularly HTTP proxy credentials stored in tech support files. If an attacker gains access to one of these files generated from an affected system, they may retrieve clear text proxy server administrative credentials used to access external networks. It is essential to practice secure handling of tech support files and logs to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Affected Version(s)

Cisco Data Center Network Manager 12.1.1e

Cisco Data Center Network Manager 12.1.1p

Cisco Data Center Network Manager 12.1.2e

References

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/C...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2024-20490 : Cisco Nexus Dashboard Vulnerability: Sensitive Information at Risk