Vulnerability in Cisco Data Center Network Manager
CVE-2024-20448
A vulnerability in the Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) software, formerly Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM), could allow an attacker with access to a backup file to view sensitive information. This vulnerability is due to the improper storage of sensitive information within config only and full backup files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by parsing the contents of a backup file that is generated from an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access sensitive information, including NDFC-connected device credentials, the NDFC site manager private key, and the scheduled backup file encryption key.
EPSS: 0.001 (1.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Cisco Data Center Network Manager — versions 11.2(1), 7.0(2), 10.3(2)IPFM
- Cisco Nexus_dashboard_fabric_controller
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- psirt@cisco.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-20448?
- CVE-2024-20448 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Data Center Network Manager, classified under Cleartext Storage in a File or on Disk. CVSS score: 6.3/10. Published 2024-10-02.
- How severe is CVE-2024-20448?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.3 out of 10.