Description
A vulnerability in the configuration backup feature of Cisco Nexus Dashboard could allow an attacker who has the encryption password and access to Full or Config-only backup files to access sensitive information.
This vulnerability exists because authentication details are included in the encrypted backup files. An attacker with a valid backup file and encryption password from an affected device could decrypt the backup file. The attacker could then use the authentication details in the backup file to access internal-only APIs on the affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system as the root user.
This vulnerability exists because authentication details are included in the encrypted backup files. An attacker with a valid backup file and encryption password from an affected device could decrypt the backup file. The attacker could then use the authentication details in the backup file to access internal-only APIs on the affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system as the root user.
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Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0000
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| Description | A vulnerability in the configuration backup feature of Cisco Nexus Dashboard could allow an attacker who has the encryption password and access to Full or Config-only backup files to access sensitive information. This vulnerability exists because authentication details are included in the encrypted backup files. An attacker with a valid backup file and encryption password from an affected device could decrypt the backup file. The attacker could then use the authentication details in the backup file to access internal-only APIs on the affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system as the root user. | |
| Title | Cisco Nexus Dashboard Configuration REST API Unauthorized Access Vulnerability | |
| Weaknesses | CWE-295 | |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: cisco
Published:
Updated: 2026-04-01T18:12:51.675Z
Reserved: 2025-10-08T11:59:15.354Z
Link: CVE-2026-20042
Updated: 2026-04-01T18:12:46.925Z
Status : Received
Published: 2026-04-01T17:28:26.173
Modified: 2026-04-01T17:28:26.173
Link: CVE-2026-20042
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