CVE-2020-8356
CVE-2020-8356 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Xclarity Orchestrator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-319.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-319
- Affected product: Lenovo Xclarity Orchestrator
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An internal product security audit of LXCO, prior to version 1.2.2, discovered that optional passwords, if specified, for the Syslog and SMTP forwarders are written to an internal LXCO log file in clear text. Affected logs are captured in the First Failure Data Capture (FFDC) service log. The FFDC service log is only generated when requested by a privileged LXCO user and it is only accessible to the privileged LXCO user that requested the file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-8356?
- An internal product security audit of LXCO, prior to version 1.2.2, discovered that optional passwords, if specified, for the Syslog and SMTP forwarders are written to an internal LXCO log file in clear text. Affected logs are captured in the First Failure Data Capture (FFDC) service log. The FFDC service log is only generated when requested by a privileged LXCO user and it is only accessible to the privileged LXCO user that requested the file.
- How severe is CVE-2020-8356?
- CVE-2020-8356 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-8356 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-8356?
- CVE-2020-8356 affects Lenovo Xclarity Orchestrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-8356?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-8356 published?
- CVE-2020-8356 was published on 2021-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:xclarity_orchestrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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