CVE-2024-20497

Cisco Expressway Edge Improper Authorization Vulnerability

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco Expressway Edge (Expressway-E) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to masquerade as another user on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to inadequate authorization checks for Mobile and Remote Access (MRA) users. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by running a series of crafted commands. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to intercept calls that are destined for a particular phone number or to make phone calls and have that phone number appear on the caller ID. To successfully exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must be an MRA user on an affected system.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) Expressway
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20497?
CVE-2024-20497 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-20497?
To fix CVE-2024-20497, 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-2024-20497 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-20497 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-2024-20497?
CVE-2024-20497 affects Cisco Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) Expressway.
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