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CVE-2024-20280

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.11%

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CVE-2024-20280 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the backup feature of Cisco UCS Central Software could allow an attacker with access to a backup file to learn sensitive information that is stored in the full state and configuration backup files. This vulnerability is due to a weakness in the encryption method that is used for the backup function. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing a backup file and leveraging a static key that is used for the backup configuration feature. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the backup feature of Cisco UCS Central Software could allow an attacker with access to a backup file to learn sensitive information that is stored in the full state and configuration backup files. This vulnerability is due to a weakness in the encryption method that is used for the backup function. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing a backup file and leveraging a static key that is used for the backup configuration feature. A successful exploit could allow an attacker with access to a backup file to learn sensitive information that is stored in full state backup files and configuration backup files, such as local user credentials, authentication server passwords, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) community names, and the device SSL server certificate and key.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.3/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.11%

1.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CiscoUcs Central Software1.0\(1a\)
CiscoUcs Central Software1.1\(1a\)
CiscoUcs Central Software1.1\(1b\)
CiscoUcs Central Software1.1\(2a\)
CiscoUcs Central Software1.2\(1a\)
CiscoUcs Central Software1.2\(1d\)
CiscoUcs Central Software1.2\(1e\)
CiscoUcs Central Software1.2\(1f\)
CiscoUcs Central Software1.3\(1a\)
CiscoUcs Central Software1.3\(1b\)
CiscoUcs Central Software1.3\(1c\)
CiscoUcs Central Software1.4\(1a\)
CiscoUcs Central Software1.4\(1b\)
CiscoUcs Central Software1.4\(1c\)
CiscoUcs Central Software1.5\(1a\)
CiscoUcs Central Software1.5\(1b\)
CiscoUcs Central Software1.5\(1c\)
CiscoUcs Central Software2.0\(1a\)
CiscoUcs Central Software2.0\(1b\)
CiscoUcs Central Software2.0\(1c\)
CiscoUcs Central Software2.0\(1d\)
CiscoUcs Central Software2.0\(1e\)
CiscoUcs Central Software2.0\(1f\)
CiscoUcs Central Software2.0\(1g\)
CiscoUcs Central Software2.0\(1h\)
CiscoUcs Central Software2.0\(1i\)
CiscoUcs Central Software2.0\(1j\)
CiscoUcs Central Software2.0\(1k\)
CiscoUcs Central Software2.0\(1l\)
CiscoUcs Central Software2.0\(1m\)
CiscoUcs Central Software2.0\(1n\)
CiscoUcs Central Software2.0\(1o\)
CiscoUcs Central Software2.0\(1p\)
CiscoUcs Central Software2.0\(1q\)
CiscoUcs Central Software2.0\(1r\)
CiscoUcs Central Software2.0\(1s\)
CiscoUcs Central Software2.0\(1t\)
CiscoUcs Central Software2.0\(1u\)

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20280?
A vulnerability in the backup feature of Cisco UCS Central Software could allow an attacker with access to a backup file to learn sensitive information that is stored in the full state and configuration backup files. This vulnerability is due to a weakness in the encryption method that is used for the backup function. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing a backup file and leveraging a static key that is used for the backup configuration feature. A successful exploit could allow an attacker with access to a backup file to learn sensitive information that is stored in full state backup files and configuration backup files, such as local user credentials, authentication server passwords, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) community names, and the device SSL server certificate and key.
How severe is CVE-2024-20280?
CVE-2024-20280 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20280?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST