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An issue was discovered in Infinera hiT 7300 5.60.50 where sensitive information contained within diagnostic files exported by the @CT application can be exploited by an attacker to compromise the confidentiality of the system. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-28810, poses a risk to the security of affected systems by allowing unauthorized access to critical information.
Overview
The vulnerability is classified under CWE-312 (Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information) and has a CVSSv3.1 base score of 6.6, indicating a medium severity issue. The affected product is Infinera hiT 7300 version 5.60.50, and the vulnerability status is marked as "affected."
Remediation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users of Infinera hiT 7300 version 5.60.50 are advised to take the following remediation steps:
- Update to a patched version of the software that addresses the vulnerability.
- Implement proper access controls and encryption mechanisms to protect sensitive information stored in diagnostic files.
- Regularly monitor and audit the system for any unauthorized access or suspicious activities.
References
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This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
