CVE-2024-20419

CRITICAL

CVSS v3

10

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

91.2%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

A vulnerability in the authentication system of Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem (SSM On-Prem) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to change the password of any user, including administrative users. This vulnerability is due to improper implementation of the password-change process. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to access the web UI or API with the privileges of the compromised user.

Technical Details

Published
7/17/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20419?

A vulnerability in the authentication system of Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem (SSM On-Prem) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to change the password of any user, including administrative users. This vulnerability is due to improper implementation of the password-change process. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to access the web UI or API with the privileges of the compromised user.

Is CVE-2024-20419 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2024-20419 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 91.2%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-20419?

CVE-2024-20419 has a CVSS v3 base score of 10 (CRITICAL severity).

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