What is the severity of CVE-2024-20489?

CVE-2024-20489 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to its potential for credential exposure.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20489?

To fix CVE-2024-20489, upgrade to the latest version of Cisco IOS XR that addresses the improper storage of database credentials.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-20489?

CVE-2024-20489 affects devices running Cisco IOS XR versions 24.1.1, 24.1.2, 24.2.1, 24.2.11, and 24.3.1.

What type of attacker can exploit CVE-2024-20489?

An authenticated, local attacker with low privileges can exploit CVE-2024-20489 to obtain MongoDB credentials.

What is the cause of CVE-2024-20489?

CVE-2024-20489 is caused by the improper storage of unencrypted MongoDB credentials on the device.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-20489

high

8.4

CWE

256 522

11/9/2024

3/10/2024

CVE-2024-20489: Cisco Routed Passive Optical Network Cleartext Password Vulnerability

First published: Wed Sep 11 2024(Updated: )

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.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco IOS XRv 9000	=24.1.1
Cisco IOS XRv 9000	=24.1.2
Cisco IOS XRv 9000	=24.2.1
Cisco IOS XRv 9000	=24.2.11
Cisco IOS XRv 9000	=24.3.1

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Reference Links

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20489?
CVE-2024-20489 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to its potential for credential exposure.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20489?
To fix CVE-2024-20489, upgrade to the latest version of Cisco IOS XR that addresses the improper storage of database credentials.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-20489?
CVE-2024-20489 affects devices running Cisco IOS XR versions 24.1.1, 24.1.2, 24.2.1, 24.2.11, and 24.3.1.
What type of attacker can exploit CVE-2024-20489?
An authenticated, local attacker with low privileges can exploit CVE-2024-20489 to obtain MongoDB credentials.
What is the cause of CVE-2024-20489?
CVE-2024-20489 is caused by the improper storage of unencrypted MongoDB credentials on the device.

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