CVE-2024-20457
6.5 · MEDIUMOverview
CVE-2024-20457 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco unified_communications_manager_im_and_presence_service. It was published on November 6, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical Description
A vulnerability in the logging component of Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM & Presence Service (Unified CM IM&P) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to view sensitive information in clear text on an affected system.
This vulnerability is due to the storage of unencrypted credentials in certain logs. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing the logs on an affected system and obtaining credentials that they may not normally have access to. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access sensitive information from the device.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update unified_communications_manager_im_and_presence_service to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-20457?
CVE-2024-20457 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco unified_communications_manager_im_and_presence_service. It was published on November 6, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-20457?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-20457?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update unified_communications_manager_im_and_presence_service to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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