CVE-2024-20280 Details
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 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 16, 2024References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ucsc-bkpsky-TgJ5f73J | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-321 | Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key | [email protected] |
| CWE-798 | Use of Hard-coded Credentials | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| cisco ucs central software | 1.0(1a) 1.1(1a) 1.1(1b) 1.1(2a) 1.2(1a) 1.2(1d) 1.2(1e) 1.2(1f) 1.3(1a) 1.3(1b) 1.3(1c) 1.4(1a) 1.4(1b) 1.4(1c) 1.5(1a) 1.5(1b) 1.5(1c) 2.0(1a) 2.0(1b) 2.0(1c) 2.0(1d) 2.0(1e) 2.0(1f) 2.0(1g) 2.0(1h) 2.0(1i) 2.0(1j) 2.0(1k) 2.0(1l) 2.0(1m) 2.0(1n) 2.0(1o) 2.0(1p) 2.0(1q) 2.0(1r) 2.0(1s) 2.0(1t) 2.0(1u) |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 31, 2024 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 16, 2024 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |