#VU56259 Insufficiently protected credentials in Cisco Nexus Insights


Published: 2021-09-02

Vulnerability identifier: #VU56259

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-34765

CWE-ID: CWE-522

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco Nexus Insights
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to proper role-based access control (RBAC) filters are not applied to file download actions. A remote authenticated attacker can download sensitive files that should be restricted and disclose the sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions


External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-insight-infodis-2By2ZpBB


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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