VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2024-20489

CVSS score8.4 HIGH
EPSS probability0.14%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2024-09-11
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

Description

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.

Weakness classification

  • psirt@cisco.com: CWE-256
  • nvd@nist.gov: CWE-522

Primary references