A vulnerability in the backup feature of Cisco UCS Central Software could allow an attacker with access to a backup file to learn sensitive information that is stored in the full state and configuration backup files. This vulnerability is due to a weakness in the encryption method that is used for the backup function. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing a backup file and leveraging a static key that is used for the backup configuration feature. A successful exploit could allow an attacker with access to a backup file to learn sensitive information that is stored in full state backup files and configuration backup files, such as local user credentials, authentication server passwords, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) community names, and the device SSL server certificate and key.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.3, requiring local system access to exploit with relatively low complexity though user interaction is required and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from cisco organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2024, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2024-10-16T17:15:13.697
2025-06-18T18:28:53.347
Analyzed
CVSSv3.1: 6.3 (MEDIUM)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 1.0\(1a\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 1.1\(1a\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 1.1\(1b\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 1.1\(2a\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 1.2\(1a\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 1.2\(1d\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 1.2\(1e\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 1.2\(1f\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 1.3\(1a\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 1.3\(1b\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 1.3\(1c\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 1.4\(1a\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 1.4\(1b\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 1.4\(1c\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 1.5\(1a\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 1.5\(1b\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 1.5\(1c\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 2.0\(1a\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 2.0\(1b\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 2.0\(1c\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 2.0\(1d\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 2.0\(1e\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 2.0\(1f\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 2.0\(1g\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 2.0\(1h\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 2.0\(1i\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 2.0\(1j\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 2.0\(1k\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 2.0\(1l\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 2.0\(1m\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 2.0\(1n\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 2.0\(1o\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 2.0\(1p\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 2.0\(1q\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 2.0\(1r\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 2.0\(1s\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 2.0\(1t\) | Yes |
| Application | cisco | ucs_central_software | 2.0\(1u\) | Yes |
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