#VU97231 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Cisco Systems, Inc products - CVE-2024-20489

Vulnerability identifier: #VU97231

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20489

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Routed Passive Optical Network (PON) Controller Software
NCS 540-24Q8L2DD-SYS Router
NCS 540-24Z8Q2C-SYS Router
NCS 540-28Z4C-SYS-A Router
NCS 540-28Z4C-SYS-D Router
NCS 540-ACC-SYS Router
NCS 540X-16Z4G8Q2C-A Router
NCS 540X-16Z4G8Q2C-D Router
NCS 55A1-24Q6H-SS
NCS 55A2-MOD-SE-S
Cisco Network Convergence System NCS-57C1-48Q6-SYS
NCS 57C3-MOD

Software vendor:
Cisco Systems, Inc

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper storage of the unencrypted database credentials on the device. A local user can access the configuration files and view MongoDB credentials.

Install updates from vendor's website.

• https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-iosxr-ponctlr-ci-OHcHmsFL