CVE-2024-20491 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-20491: Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Vendor Cisco
Product Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights
Weakness CWE-200 · Info exposure
Published October 2, 2024
Last update October 2, 2024

CVSS base score

6.3/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

A vulnerability in a logging function of Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights could allow an attacker with access to a tech support file to view sensitive information. This vulnerability exists because remote controller credentials are recorded in an internal log that is stored in the tech support file. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing a tech support file that is generated from an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view remote controller admin credentials in clear text. Note: Best practice is to store debug logs and tech support files safely and to share them only with trusted parties because they may contain sensitive information.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

October 2, 2024 CVE published
October 2, 2024 Record updated