#VU49532 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences - CVE-2021-1144
Published: January 13, 2021 / Updated: January 14, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU49532
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1144
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences
Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences
Software vendor:
Cisco Systems, Inc
Cisco Systems, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect handling of authorization checks for changing a password. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and alter the passwords of any user on the system, including an administrative user.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.