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Advisory Published
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CVE-2020-27125: Cisco Security Manager Static Credential Vulnerability

First published: Tue Nov 17 2020(Updated: )

A vulnerability in Cisco Security Manager could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive information on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient protection of static credentials in the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by viewing source code. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view static credentials, which the attacker could use to carry out further attacks.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco Security Manager<=4.21

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-27125?

    CVE-2020-27125 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-27125?

    To mitigate CVE-2020-27125, update Cisco Security Manager to version 4.21 or later.

  • What factors contribute to the risk of CVE-2020-27125?

    The risk of CVE-2020-27125 is increased by the insufficient protection of static credentials in the software.

  • Can CVE-2020-27125 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2020-27125 allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive information.

  • Which version of Cisco Security Manager is affected by CVE-2020-27125?

    Cisco Security Manager versions up to and including 4.21 are affected by CVE-2020-27125.

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