Vulnerability identifier: #VU98017

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20490

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC)
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Orchestrator (NDO)
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to HTTP proxy credentials can be recorded in an internal log that is stored in the tech support file. A local attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC): 12.1 - 12.2

Cisco Nexus Dashboard Orchestrator (NDO): 4.1 - 4.4

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External links
http://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ndhs-idv-Bk8VqEDc

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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.