Vulnerability identifier: #VU55608

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1522

CWE-ID: CWE-255

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker can compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a password policy check is incomplete at the time a password is changed at server side using the API. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted API request and change their own password to a value that does not comply with the configured strong authentication requirements.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences: 10.6.0 - 10.6.3

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-cmx-GkCvfd4

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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