SB2020022004 - Use of hard-coded credentials in Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem

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SB2020022004 - Use of hard-coded credentials in Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem

Published: February 20, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020022004
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use of hard-coded credentials (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3158)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain full access to vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists in the High Availability (HA) service due to a system account that has a default and static password and is not under the control of the system administrator. A remote unauthenticated attacker can use this default account to connect to the affected system using the hard-coded credentials and obtain read and write access to system data, including the configuration of an affected device.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References