Improper access control in Cisco IOS Software on Cisco Industrial Ethernet Series Switches

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU97723

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20465

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the access control list (ACL) programming. A remote attacker can bypass the ACL on the target device.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco IOS: - - 15.2(8)E2

Industrial Ethernet 4000 Series Switches: All versions

Cisco Industrial Ethernet 4010 Series Switches: All versions

Industrial Ethernet 5000 Series Switches: All versions

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:cisco_systems:cisco_ios:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco_systems:cisco_ios:15.2(8)E2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:cisco_systems:industrial_ethernet_4000_series_switches:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:cisco_systems:cisco_industrial_ethernet_4010_series_switches:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:cisco_systems:industrial_ethernet_5000_series_switches:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-repacl-9eXgnBpD

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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