CVE-2024-23942
Cisco AnyConnect Unencrypted Configuration File Disclosure
Description
A local user may find a configuration file on the client workstation with unencrypted sensitive data. This allows an attacker to impersonate the device or prevent the device from accessing the cloud portal which leads to a DoS.
INFO
Published Date :
March 18, 2025, 11:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 20, 2025, 6:15 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2024-23942
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Identify and secure configuration files with sensitive data.
- Remove or encrypt sensitive data in configuration files.
- Review and enforce secure configuration practices.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-23942.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2024-010 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-23942 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-23942
weaknesses.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 20, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CWE-312 Removed CWE CWE-311 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 18, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A local user may find a configuration file on the client workstation with unencrypted sensitive data. This allows an attacker to impersonate the device or prevent the device from accessing the cloud portal which leads to a DoS. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-311 Added Reference https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2024-010