Configuration in Cisco Systems, Inc products - CVE-2019-15993

 

Configuration in Cisco Systems, Inc products - CVE-2019-15993

Published: January 30, 2020 / Updated: October 25, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU24756
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-15993
CWE-ID: CWE-16
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc
Affected software:
Cisco 250 Series Smart Switches
Cisco 350 Series Managed Switches
Cisco 350X Series Stackable Managed Switches
Cisco 550X Series Stackable Managed Switches
Cisco Small Business 300 Series Managed Switches
Cisco Small Business 500 Series Stackable Managed Switches
Cisco Small Business 200 Series Smart Switches

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to access sensitive device information.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software lacks proper authentication controls to information accessible from the web UI.  A remote attacker can send a malicious HTTP request to the web UI of an affected device and gain access to sensitive device information, which includes configuration files.


How to mitigate CVE-2019-15993

Install updates from vendor's website.

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