#VU49552 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Contrail Networking - CVE-2021-0212

Vulnerability identifier: #VU49552

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0212

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Contrail Networking
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: Juniper Networks, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to application stores in clear text administrator credentials. A local user can obtain the credentials and gain administrative access to the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Contrail Networking: before 1911.31

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External links
https://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA11102&cat=SIRT_1&actp=LIST

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.