CVE-2020-29054

An issue was discovered on CDATA 72408A, 9008A, 9016A, 92408A, 92416A, 9288, 97016, 97024P, 97028P, 97042P, 97084P, 97168P, FD1002S, FD1104, FD1104B, FD1104S…

published November 24, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
71.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Just one command reveals your TELNET credentials in cleartext! This vulnerability affects multiple CDATA devices, making it alarmingly easy for an attacker to snoop on sensitive information! ⚠️ Think of it like leaving a diary wide open on your kitchen table while the door is unlocked — anyone passing by can just read your secrets without breaking a sweat! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to walk in and access sensitive system information, potentially compromising your network's security. Imagine them gaining full access to your devices just by using a simple command. Absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like leaving a diary wide open on your kitchen table while the door is unlocked — anyone passing by can just read your secrets without breaking a sweat! This issue enables attackers to use the "show system info" command on specific CDATA devices, retrieving TELNET credentials stored in cleartext — no sophisticated hacking required!

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to walk in and access sensitive system information, potentially compromising your network's security. Imagine them gaining full access to your devices just by using a simple command. Absolutely devastating! To remediate this, ensure that device configurations are secured, and consider disabling TELNET access. Review all network access controls and encourage transitioning to more secure protocols like SSH. Don't forget to monitor your devices for any unauthorized access! You've got this! Take these steps to secure your devices, and you'll be back in control in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01372 · 71.7th percentile
Published
2020-11-24T21:01Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 NOV 21:01Z
    An issue was discovered on CDATA 72408A, 9008A, 9016A, 92408A, 92416A, 9288, 97016, 97024P, 97028P, 97042P, 97084P, 97168P, FD1002S, FD1104, FD1104B, FD1104S…
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