Vulnerability identifier: #VU98044

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-2024-20448

CWE-ID: CWE-313

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC)
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the improper storage of sensitive information within config only and full backup files. A local attacker can access sensitive information, including NDFC-connected device credentials, the NDFC site manager private key, and the scheduled backup file encryption key.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC): 11.5 - 12.0

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External links
http://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ndfc-cidv-XvyX2wLj

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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.