CVE-2021-1126: Cisco Firepower Management Center Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Jan 13, 2021
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Updated

A vulnerability in the storage of proxy server credentials of Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) could allow an authenticated, local attacker to view credentials for a configured proxy server. The vulnerability is due to clear-text storage and weak permissions of related configuration files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing the CLI of the affected software and viewing the contents of the affected files. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view the credentials that are used to access the proxy server.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center<6.7.0
Cisco FirePOWER Management Center<6.7.0

Event History

Jan 13, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1126?

CVE-2021-1126 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-1126?

To fix CVE-2021-1126, ensure that you upgrade to a version of Cisco Firepower Management Center that is more recent than 6.7.0.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-1126?

CVE-2021-1126 affects users of Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center and Cisco Firepower Management Center Software versions up to 6.7.0.

4

What causes CVE-2021-1126?

CVE-2021-1126 is caused by the clear-text storage of proxy server credentials coupled with weak permissions on associated configuration files.

5

Can CVE-2021-1126 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2021-1126 requires authenticated local access for exploitation, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely.

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