Cisco FXOS/UCS Manager Software Configuration Backup hard-coded key

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Cisco FXOS and UCS Manager Software and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Configuration Backup Handler. Such manipulation leads to hard-coded key. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-20016. An attack has to be approached locally. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Cisco FXOS and UCS Manager Software (Virtualization Software) (the affected version is unknown). It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the component Configuration Backup Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a hard-coded key vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-321. The use of a hard-coded cryptographic key significantly increases the possibility that encrypted data may be recovered. Impacted is confidentiality.

The weakness was shared 02/22/2023 as cisco-sa-ucsm-bkpsky-H8FCQgsA. The advisory is shared for download at sec.cloudapps.cisco.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-20016 since 10/27/2022. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1600.001.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-24195). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Hard-coded key
CWE: CWE-321 / CWE-320
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

10/27/2022 🔍
02/22/2023 +118 days 🔍
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08/16/2025 +906 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: cisco-sa-ucsm-bkpsky-H8FCQgsA
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-20016 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-20016
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-221624
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 02/22/2023 18:07
Updated: 08/16/2025 09:24
Changes: 02/22/2023 18:07 (39), 03/24/2023 07:59 (1), 08/16/2025 09:24 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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