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This issue affects Cisco VPN 5000 Client for MacOS versions before 5.2.2. When users saved Default Connection settings, the client stored the most recent VPN login password in plaintext. A local user on the same Mac could potentially recover that password and use it to gain additional access. Exposure is likely limited to legacy MacOS systems still running Cisco VPN 5000 Client versions earlier than 5.2.2 with saved Default Connection settings enabled. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected unless they retain obsolete VPN client installations. Treat this as a legacy credential exposure issue, not an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize it if old Cisco VPN 5000 Mac clients remain in use, because recovered VPN passwords can undermine access controls beyond the affected workstation. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Cisco VPN 5000 Client for MacOS to 5.2.2 or later.; Remove affected saved Default Connection settings where they are no longer needed.; Rotate VPN passwords that may have been saved on affected hosts..
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