#VU49961 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Cisco DNA Center


Published: 2021-01-20 | Updated: 2021-01-25

Vulnerability identifier: #VU49961

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1265

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco DNA Center
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the configuration archives files being stored in clear text. A remote authenticated attacker can execute a series of API calls and retrieve the full unmasked running configurations of managed devices.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions


External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-dnacid-OfeeRjcn


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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