CVE-2024-20489
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CVE-2024-20489 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the storage method of the PON Controller configuration file could allow an authenticated, local attacker with low privileges to obtain the MongoDB credentials. This vulnerability is due to improper storage of the unencrypted database credentials on the device that is running Cisco IOS XR Software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing the configuration files on an affected system. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability in the storage method of the PON Controller configuration file could allow an authenticated, local attacker with low privileges to obtain the MongoDB credentials. This vulnerability is due to improper storage of the unencrypted database credentials on the device that is running Cisco IOS XR Software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing the configuration files on an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view MongoDB credentials.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Ios Xr | 24.1.1 |
| Cisco | Ios Xr | 24.1.2 |
| Cisco | Ios Xr | 24.2.1 |
| Cisco | Ios Xr | 24.2.11 |
| Cisco | Ios Xr | 24.3.1 |
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