CVE-2019-16029

Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem Web Interface Denial of Service Vulnerability

Description

A vulnerability in the application programming interface (API) of Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to change user account information which can prevent users from logging in, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition of the web interface. The vulnerability is due to the lack of input validation in the API. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to an affected device. An exploit could allow the attacker to change or corrupt user account information which could grant the attacker administrator access or prevent legitimate user access to the web interface, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition.

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.49%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-16029?
CVE-2019-16029 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-16029?
To fix CVE-2019-16029, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-16029 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-16029 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-16029?
CVE-2019-16029 affects Cisco Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem.
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