CVE-2021-1283 Cisco Data Center Network Manager Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Medium 5.5 Published 20 Jan 2021 Updated 12 Nov 2024

An authenticated local attacker can view sensitive information in system log files due to improper masking in Cisco DCNM.

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-2021-1283?

CVE-2021-1283 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Data Center Network Manager, 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 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.

Weakness: CWE-789

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-1283?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Data Center Network Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2021-1283?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-1283 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-1283 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-1283 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-j9g2-35f7-x39p.