CVE-2022-20918

Description

A vulnerability in the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) access controls for Cisco FirePOWER Software for Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) FirePOWER module, Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software, and Cisco Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to perform an SNMP GET request using a default credential. This vulnerability is due to the presence of a default credential for SNMP version 1 (SNMPv1) and SNMP version 2 (SNMPv2). An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending an SNMPv1 or SNMPv2 GET request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to retrieve sensitive information from the device using the default credential. This attack will only be successful if SNMP is configured, and the attacker can only perform SNMP GET requests; write access using SNMP is not allowed.

Categories

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Affected: Cisco Cisco Firepower Management Center
Affected: Cisco Cisco FirePOWER Services Software for ASA
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20918?
CVE-2022-20918 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-20918?
To fix CVE-2022-20918, 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-2022-20918 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-20918 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-2022-20918?
CVE-2022-20918 affects Cisco Cisco Firepower Management Center, Cisco Cisco FirePOWER Services Software for ASA.
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