CVE-2022-20651

Public Exploit
Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Description

A vulnerability in the logging component of Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM) could allow an authenticated, local attacker to view sensitive information in clear text on an affected system. Cisco ADSM must be deployed in a shared workstation environment for this issue to be exploited. 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. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view the credentials of other users of the shared device.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.08%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-asdm-logging-jnLOY422 vendor advisory
https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2022/08/11/rapid7-discovered-vulnerabilities-in-cisco-asa-asdm-and-firepower-services-software/ third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20651?
CVE-2022-20651 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-20651?
To fix CVE-2022-20651, 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-2022-20651 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-20651 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2022-20651?
CVE-2022-20651 affects Cisco Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM).
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