CVE-2025-3456
Arista EOS Clear Text Encryption Key Disclosure
Description
On affected platforms running Arista EOS, the global common encryption key configuration may be logged in clear text, in local or remote accounting logs. Knowledge of both the encryption key and protocol specific encrypted secrets from the device running-config could then be used to obtain protocol specific passwords in cases where symmetric passwords are required between devices with neighbor protocol relationships.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 25, 2025, 8:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 25, 2025, 8:24 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Disable clear text logging of encryption keys.
- Review and secure access to accounting logs.
- Implement stricter access controls for device configurations.
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-2025-3456.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://https://www.arista.com/en/support/advisories-notices/security-advisory/22022-security-advisory-0122 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-3456 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-3456
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 25, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description On affected platforms running Arista EOS, the global common encryption key configuration may be logged in clear text, in local or remote accounting logs. Knowledge of both the encryption key and protocol specific encrypted secrets from the device running-config could then be used to obtain protocol specific passwords in cases where symmetric passwords are required between devices with neighbor protocol relationships. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-532 Added Reference https://https://www.arista.com/en/support/advisories-notices/security-advisory/22022-security-advisory-0122