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CVE-2024-20491: Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights Information Disclosure Vulnerability
- Severity: high (CVSS 8.6 v3.1)
- Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
- EPSS: 0.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
- Public exploit or detection template: none known
- Published: 2024-10-02 · updated 2026-06-17
- Weakness: CWE-200
Description
A vulnerability in a logging function of Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights could allow an attacker with access to a tech support file to view sensitive information. This vulnerability exists because remote controller credentials are recorded in an internal log that is stored in the tech support file. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing a tech support file that is generated from an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view remote controller admin credentials in clear text. Note: Best practice is to store debug logs and tech support files safely and to share them only with trusted parties because they may contain sensitive information.
Affected products
- Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller: from 12.1.0 before 12.2.2.241 — fixed in 12.2.2.241
- Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights: before 6.4.0; from 6.5.0 before 6.5.1.32 — fixed in 6.4.0, 6.5.1.32
- Cisco Nexus Dashboard Orchestrator: before 4.2\(3o\); from 4.4.0 before 4.4.1.1012 — fixed in 4.2\(3o\), 4.4.1.1012
How to fix
Upgrade to a fixed version: Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller 12.2.2.241; Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights 6.4.0, 6.5.1.32; Cisco Nexus Dashboard Orchestrator 4.2\(3o\), 4.4.1.1012. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
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