CVE-2021-1283: Cisco Data Center Network Manager Information Disclosure Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the logging subsystem of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) could allow an authenticated, local attacker to view sensitive information in a system log file that should be restricted. The vulnerability exists because sensitive information is not properly masked before it is written to system log files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to an affected device and inspecting a specific system log file. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view sensitive information in the system log file. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker would need to have valid user credentials.
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What is the vulnerability ID for this Cisco Data Center Network Manager vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Cisco Data Center Network Manager vulnerability is CVE-2021-1283.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-1283?
The severity of CVE-2021-1283 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.5.
How does CVE-2021-1283 affect Cisco Data Center Network Manager?
CVE-2021-1283 affects Cisco Data Center Network Manager by allowing an authenticated, local attacker to view sensitive information in a system log file.
What is the affected version of Cisco Data Center Network Manager for CVE-2021-1283?
The affected version of Cisco Data Center Network Manager for CVE-2021-1283 is up to and excluding 11.5(1).
How can I fix CVE-2021-1283?
To fix CVE-2021-1283, Cisco recommends upgrading to a fixed software release.