Vulnerability identifier: #VU45995

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3151

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient security mechanisms in the restricted shell implementation in the CLI. A local administrator can send specially crafted commands to the CLI, bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

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

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences: 10.6.0 - 10.6.2

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-cmx-rshell-esc-L6hBwjbg

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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.