Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights Vulnerability: Remote Controller Credentials at Risk

CVE-2024-20491
6.3MEDIUM

Key Information

Vendor
Cisco
Status
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 October 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists

Summary

A vulnerability in a logging function of Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights could allow an attacker with access to a tech support file to view sensitive information. This vulnerability exists because remote controller credentials are recorded in an internal log that is stored in the tech support file. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing a tech support file that is generated from an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view remote controller admin credentials in clear text. Note: Best practice is to store debug logs and tech support files safely and to share them only with trusted parties because they may contain sensitive information.

Affected Version(s)

Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights = 2.2.2.125

Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights = 2.2.2.126

Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights = 5.0.1.150

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published.

  • Vulnerability Reserved.

  • 👾

    Exploit exists.

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database
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