Use of hard-coded credentials in Cisco Firepower User Agent

1) Use of hard-coded credentials

EUVDB-ID: #VU27680

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3301

CWE-ID: CWE-798 - Use of Hard-coded Credentials

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain full access to vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a system account that has a default and static password and that is not controlled by the system administrator. A local user can access the affected system using the hard-coded credentials.

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

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Firepower User Agent: before 2.5.0

External links

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-fmcua-statcred-weeCcZct

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.