#VU124801 Storing passwords in a recoverable format in Nexus Dashboard - CVE-2026-20042
Published: April 1, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU124801
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-20042
CWE-ID: CWE-257
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Nexus Dashboard
Nexus Dashboard
Software vendor:
Cisco Systems, Inc
Cisco Systems, Inc
Description
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 updates from vendor's website.