CVE-2024-20489: ios xr Credential Exposure — Fix

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.4

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-256 CWE-256

CWE-522 CWE-522

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
cisco	ios_xr	All
cisco	ios_xr	All
cisco	ios_xr	All
cisco	ios_xr	All
cisco	ios_xr	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-iosxr-ponctlr-ci-OHcHmsFL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20489? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-20489? +

CVE-2024-20489 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.4 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20489? +

CVE-2024-20489 affects products from cisco, specifically: ios_xr. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-20489? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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