#VU48457 Use of hard-coded credentials in Cisco Security Manager


Published: 2020-11-17 | Updated: 2020-11-17

Vulnerability identifier: #VU48457

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-27125

CWE-ID: CWE-798

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco Security Manager
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain full access to vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials in application code. A remote unauthenticated attacker 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 Security Manager: 4.0 - 4.21


External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-csm-rce-8gjUz9fW
http://bst.cloudapps.cisco.com/bugsearch/bug/CSCvu99938


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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