CVE-2020-3389 Cisco Hyperflex HX-Series Software Weak Storage Vulnerability
An authenticated local attacker can retrieve the installation password stored in clear text on Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-3389?
CVE-2020-3389 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform, published on 26 Aug 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability in the installation component of Cisco Hyperflex HX-Series Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to retrieve the password that was configured at installation on an affected device. The vulnerability exists because sensitive information is stored as clear text. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to an affected device and navigating to the directory that contains sensitive information. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain sensitive information in clear text from the affected device.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-3389?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cisco Hyperflex Hx-Series Software.
How do I fix CVE-2020-3389?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-3389 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-3389 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-3389 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4hvh-wv6j-q2j4.