CVE-2020-27125 Cisco Security Manager Static Credential Vulnerability

High 7.4 Published Updated

An unauthenticated remote attacker can view static credentials in Cisco Security Manager source code, potentially enabling further attacks.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-27125?

CVE-2020-27125 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Security Manager, published on 17 Nov 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-27125?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Security Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27125?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-27125 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-27125 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-27125 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-85fm-24gx-qx9x.

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