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CVE-2021-1226

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.91%

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CVE-2021-1226 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the audit logging component of Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Cisco Unified Communications Manager Session Management Edition, Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM & Presence Service, Cisco Unity Connection, Cisco Emergency Responder, and Cisco Prime License Manager could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to view sensitive information in clear text on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to the storage of certain unencrypted credentials. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the audit logging component of Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Cisco Unified Communications Manager Session Management Edition, Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM & Presence Service, Cisco Unity Connection, Cisco Emergency Responder, and Cisco Prime License Manager could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to view sensitive information in clear text on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to the storage of certain unencrypted credentials. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing the audit logs on an affected system and obtaining credentials that they may not normally have access to. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to use those credentials to discover and manage network devices.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.91%

55.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CiscoEmergency Responder>= 12.5\(1\), < 12.5\(1\)su3
CiscoEmergency Responder10.5\(2\)
CiscoEmergency Responder11.5\(1\)
CiscoEmergency Responder12.0\(1\)
CiscoPrime License Manager>= 11.5\(1\), < 11.5\(1\)su9
CiscoPrime License Manager10.5\(2\)
CiscoUnified Communications Manager>= 11.5\(1\), < 11.5\(1\)su9
CiscoUnified Communications Manager10.5\(2\)
CiscoUnified Communications Manager Im \& Presence Service>= 11.5\(1\), < 11.5\(1\)su9
CiscoUnified Communications Manager Im \& Presence Service>= 12.5\(1\), < 12.5\(1\)su3
CiscoUnified Communications Manager Im \& Presence Service10.5\(2\)
CiscoUnified Communications Manager Im \& Presence Service12.0\(1\)
CiscoUnity Connection>= 11.5\(1\), < 11.5\(1\)su9
CiscoUnity Connection>= 12.0\(1\), < 12.0\(1\)su4
CiscoUnity Connection>= 12.5\(1\), < 12.5\(1\)su3
CiscoUnity Connection10.5\(2\)

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-1226?
A vulnerability in the audit logging component of Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Cisco Unified Communications Manager Session Management Edition, Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM &amp; Presence Service, Cisco Unity Connection, Cisco Emergency Responder, and Cisco Prime License Manager could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to view sensitive information in clear text on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to the storage of certain unencrypted credentials. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing the audit logs on an affected system and obtaining credentials that they may not normally have access to. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to use those credentials to discover and manage network devices.
How severe is CVE-2021-1226?
CVE-2021-1226 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1226?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-1226?

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Source: NVD / NIST