Use of hard-coded credentials in Cisco Data Center Network Manager - CVE-2021-1283

 

Use of hard-coded credentials in Cisco Data Center Network Manager - CVE-2021-1283

Published: January 20, 2021 / Updated: January 27, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU50048
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 6.8 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1283
CWE-ID: CWE-798
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

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

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials in application code. A local user can view sensitive information in the system log file.


Affected software

Cisco Data Center Network Manager

How to mitigate CVE-2021-1283

Install updates from vendor's website.

Cisco Data Center Network Manager - update to 11.5.1

External References

Related Security Bulletins