CVE-2021-1219 Cisco Smart Software Manager Satellite Static Credential Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published 20 Jan 2021 Updated 12 Nov 2024

An authenticated local attacker can access static credentials stored on Cisco Smart Software Manager Satellite, enabling further attacks.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-1219?

CVE-2021-1219 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem, published on 20 Jan 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability in Cisco Smart Software Manager Satellite could allow an authenticated, local 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 gaining access to the static credential that is stored on the local device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view static credentials, which the attacker could use to carry out further attacks.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-1219?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem.

How do I fix CVE-2021-1219?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-1219 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-1219 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-1219 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2mxg-rvhc-jqf9.