SB2026040178 - Privilege escalation in Cisco Nexus Dashboard

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SB2026040178 - Privilege escalation in Cisco Nexus Dashboard

Published: April 1, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026040178
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Storing passwords in a recoverable format (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-20042)

CWE-ID: CWE-257 - Storing Passwords in a Recoverable Format

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


The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to authentication details are included in the encrypted backup files. A remote user with a valid backup file and encryption password from an affected device can decrypt the backup file and use the authentication details in the backup file to access internal-only APIs on the affected device. 

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow code execution as root. 


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References