CVE-2024-20457

Name: CVE-2024-20457
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-06T17:15:15.107+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-20457 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the logging component of Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM & Presence Service (Unified CM IM&P) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to view sensitive information in clear text on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to the storage of unencrypted credentials in certain logs. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing the logs on an affected system and obtaining credentials that they may not normally have access to. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the logging component of Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM & Presence Service (Unified CM IM&P) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to view sensitive information in clear text on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to the storage of unencrypted credentials in certain logs. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing the logs on an affected system and obtaining credentials that they may not normally have access to. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access sensitive information from the device.

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

0.43%

34.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	10.0\(1\)
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	10.0\(1\)su1
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	10.0\(1\)su2
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	10.5\(1\)
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	10.5\(1\)su1
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	10.5\(1\)su2
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	10.5\(1\)su3
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	10.5\(2\)
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	10.5\(2\)su1
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	10.5\(2\)su2
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	10.5\(2\)su2a
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	10.5\(2\)su3
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	10.5\(2\)su4
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	10.5\(2\)su4a
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	10.5\(2a\)
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	10.5\(2b\)
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	11.0
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	11.0\(1\)
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	11.0\(1\)su1
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	11.5\(1\)
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	11.5\(1\)su1
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	11.5\(1\)su2
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	11.5\(1\)su3
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	11.5\(1\)su3a
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	11.5\(1\)su4
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	11.5\(1\)su5
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	11.5\(1\)su5a
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	11.5\(1\)su6
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	11.5\(1\)su7
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	11.5\(1\)su8
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	11.5\(1\)su9
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	11.5\(1\)su10
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	11.5\(1\)su11
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	12.5\(1\)
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	12.5\(1\)su1
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	12.5\(1\)su2
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	12.5\(1\)su3
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	12.5\(1\)su4
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	12.5\(1\)su5
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	12.5\(1\)su6
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	12.5\(1\)su7
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager Im And Presence Service	12.5\(1\)su8

References

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-imp-inf-disc-cUPKuA5nVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 6, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20457?

How severe is CVE-2024-20457?

CVE-2024-20457 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20457?

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-2024-20457?

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Source: NVD / NIST