CVE-2024-20419

Description

A vulnerability in the authentication system of Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem (SSM On-Prem) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to change the password of any user, including administrative users. This vulnerability is due to improper implementation of the password-change process. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to access the web UI or API with the privileges of the compromised user.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 90.02% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-cssm-auth-sLw3uhUy vendor advisory
https://www.secpod.com/blog/critical-flaw-in-ciscos-secure-email-gateways-allows-attackers-to-control-the-device-completely/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20419?
CVE-2024-20419 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-20419?
To fix CVE-2024-20419, 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-2024-20419 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-20419 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~90% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-20419?
CVE-2024-20419 affects Cisco Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem.
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