#VU55608 Credentials management in Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences - CVE-2021-1522
Published: August 5, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU55608
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1522
CWE-ID: CWE-255
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences
Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences
Software vendor:
Cisco Systems, Inc
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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.