#VU94511 Unverified Password Change in Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem - CVE-2024-20419
Published: July 18, 2024 / Updated: September 24, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU94511
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20419
CWE-ID: CWE-620
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem
Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem
Software vendor:
Cisco Systems, Inc
Cisco Systems, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to lack of proper validation of the old password before setting a new password. A remote attacker can send specially crafted HTTP requests and access the web UI or API with the privileges of the compromised user.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.