CVE-2024-20439

Known Exploited

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco Smart Licensing Utility (CSLU) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to log into an affected system by using a static administrative credential. This vulnerability is due to an undocumented static user credential for an administrative account. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using the static credentials to login to the affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to login to the affected system with administrative rights over the CSLU application API.

Categories

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 88.88% Top 5%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco Smart License Utility
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20439?
CVE-2024-20439 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-20439?
To fix CVE-2024-20439, 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-2024-20439 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2024-20439 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~89% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-20439?
CVE-2024-20439 affects Cisco Cisco Smart License Utility.
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