CVE-2021-1265

Cisco DNA Center Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Description

A vulnerability in the configuration archive functionality of Cisco DNA Center could allow any privilege-level authenticated, remote attacker to obtain the full unmasked running configuration of managed devices. The vulnerability is due to the configuration archives files being stored in clear text, which can be retrieved by various API calls. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the device and executing a series of API calls. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to retrieve the full unmasked running configurations of managed devices.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.11%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco Digital Network Architecture Center (DNA Center)
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Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1265?
CVE-2021-1265 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-1265?
To fix CVE-2021-1265, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-1265 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-1265 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-1265?
CVE-2021-1265 affects Cisco Cisco Digital Network Architecture Center (DNA Center).
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