Vulnerability identifier: #VU27680

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco Firepower User Agent
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

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: All versions

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

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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.